Public Relations Minor

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The public relations minor introduces students to the practical field of public relations that is an indispensable part of any organization. This practitioner-oriented program provides students with skillsets to create and to manage a body of public opinion to support an organization’s mission, vision, or values.

Required Courses

COM 201 - Introduction to Mass Communication Credits: (5)
COM 208 - Introduction to Public Relations Writing Credits: (4)
COM 270 - Introduction to Public Relations Credits: (4)
COM 370 - Advanced Public Relations Writing Credits: (4)
COM 470 - Public Relations Strategies Credits: (4)
COM 481 - Central Communication Agency Credits: (2)

Department-Approved Electives Credits: 4

Choose one from the following:

COM 371 - Event Planning and Management Credits: (4)
COM 472 - Global Public Relations Credits: (4)
COM 473 - Crisis Communication Management Credits: (4)
COM 487 - Advanced Public Relations Seminar Credits: (4)

Total Credits: 27

College and Department Information

Communication Department
College of Arts and Humanities

Online Availability
The program does not have a designated online only option.