Communication with Public Relations Concentration (B.A.)

Required Courses - 12 hours

• COMM 1100 - Human Communication
• COMM 2900 - Introduction to Media Studies

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  Choose one:

• COMM 1110 - Public Speaking
• JOUR 1010 - News Writing and Reporting

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  Choose one:

• COMM 1400 - Foundations in Media Techniques
• MDST 2500 - Production I

Electives - 6 hours

Suggested courses:

• COMM 1110 - Public Speaking
• COMM 1500 - Interpersonal Communication
• COMM 1503 - Intercultural Communication
• COMM 2050 - Media, Culture, and Society
• JOUR 2000 - News Production I
• JOUR 2902 - Special Topics in Journalism
• JOUR 2903 - Special Topics in Journalism
• MDST 1110 - Film Appreciation
• MDST 2100 - Writing for Film and Digital Media
• MDST 2150 - Literature and Film
• MDST 2350 - World Cinema
• Any non-English language course numbered 1001, 1002, 2001, or 2002
• Or other courses relevant to the student’s Plan of Study, chosen in consultation with an advisor

Required Public Relations Courses - 24 hours

• COMM 2700 - Introduction to Public Relations
• COMM 3730 - Social Media
• COMM 3740 - Communication Research
• COMM 3760 - Public Relations Writing
• COMM 3780 - Public Relations Cases
• COMM 4300 - Media Law & Ethics
• COMM 4700 - Public Relations Campaigns
• COMM 4900 - Senior Capstone

Knowledge-Based Electives - 9 hours

Choose three:

• COMM 3050 - Advanced Intercultural Communication
• COMM 3250 - Argumentation and Debate
• COMM 3400 - Business & Professional Communication
• COMM 3720 - Computer Mediated Communication
• COMM 3800 - Advanced Interpersonal Communication
• COMM 4013 - Public Opinion & Leadership
• COMM 4100 - Organizational Communication
• COMM 4200 - Leadership Communication
• COMM 4800 - Communication & Media Theory
• ENST 3040 - Environmental Communication
• MDST 3350 - Media History
• MDST 4200 - Diversity in the Media
• MDST 4220 - Sports and Media

Skills-Based Electives - 9-12 hours

Choose three or four:

• COMM 3100 - Advanced Public Communication
• COMM 3200 - Principles of Conflict Resolution
• COMM 3510 - Small Group Communication
• COMM 3540 - Nonverbal Communication
• COMM 3840 - Announcing for Media
• COMM 4600 - Training Methods in Communication
• COMM 4710 - Crisis Communication
• COMM 4953 - Communication Internship
• JOUR 3010 - Advanced Newswriting & Reporting
• JOUR 3070 - Editing
• JOUR 3100 - Multimedia Journalism
• JOUR 3400 - Media Layout and Design
• JOUR 3420 - Photojournalism
• JOUR 3550 - Feature Writing
• JOUR 3750 - Broadcast Journalism
• MDST 2500 - Production I
• MDST 2700 - Intro to Film & Digital Media Post-Production
• MDST 3000 - Acting for Camera I
• MDST 3200 - Audio Production for Visual Media
• Other electives in COMM, JOUR, or MDST may be chosen in consultation with an advisor

Electives or Minor - 15-18 hours

• Electives or a minor of the student’s choosing to reach 121 overall hours for the degree