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2016-2017 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Communication with Public Relations Concentration (B.A.)

A baccalaureate degree program must contain a minimum of 120 semester hours, at least 21 of which must be upper division hours (3000-4000 level) in the major field. The program must require at least 39 semester hours of upper division work overall.

UNG’s B.A. degrees require foreign language proficiency at the intermediate level (2001 or 2002). Students should consult with their advisor to determine which courses to take to attain this level of proficiency and where to place the courses in their program of study.

Semester Core Curriculum (Areas A-E)

Refer to Semester Core Curriculum Areas A-E 

Area A1: No exceptions

Area A2: No exceptions

Area B: No exceptions

Area C: No exceptions

Area D: No exceptions

Area E: No exceptions

Area F: Courses Appropriate to the Major - 18 hours

Required Courses - 12 hours

Electives - 6 hours

Suggested courses:

Courses Required for the Major - 60 hours

Required Public Relations Courses - 24 hours

Knowledge-Based Electives - 9 hours

Choose three:

Skills-Based Electives - 9-12 hours

Choose three or four:

Minor or Outside Electives - 15-18 hours

Public Relations majors may take a minor or a selected group of electives outside the department, to acquire a broader knowledge of a subject area beyond the field of media. These will be chosen with the assistance of an advisor.

Other Requirements