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Public Relations Minor
The public relations minor offers students an opportunity to develop a sub-specialization in the area of public relations. Students pursuing this minor area of study will focus on communication theory and strategy as they pertain to the promotion and maintenance of organizational image management. Students earning the B.A. degree in communication studies cannot also declare public relations as their minor.
Public Relations Minor Requirements (15 credits)
Students must complete 15 credits in the following two areas, at least 9 credits of which must be at the 3000/4000 level:
Core Courses (9 credits)
COMM 3110 Communication Theory (3 credits)
COMM 3200 Principles of Public Relations (3 credits)
COMM 4000 Writing for Public Relations (3 credits)
Select 6 credits from the following courses:
COMM 2010 Introduction to Print Journalism (3 credits)
COMM 2200 Introduction to Broadcast Journalism (3 credits)
COMM 3500 Media Regulation (3 credits)
COMM 3600 Persuasion (3 credits)
PHIL 3010 Ethical Issues in Communication
(3 credits)
SPCH 1010 Public Speaking (3 credits)
SPCH 3120 Speech Communication for the Professions
(3 credits)
THEA 2200 Voice and Articulation for Media and Stage
(3 credits)
