BS Public Relations View in Kuali Update Delete Update Rules PDF

Catalog 2021 - 2024 Discontinued (2023-01-01)
School: Journalism and Communication / Department: Journalism and Communication

Requirements

REQUIRED COURSES (50 Total Credits)

Course(s):
- BRDC127 - Introduction to Digital Storytelling (3)
- COMM103 - Introduction to Mass Communication (3)
- COMM397 - Communication Research (W) (3)
- COMM415 - Portfolio and Career (1)
- COMM427 - Mass Media Law and Ethics (3)
- JOUR105 - Writing for the Media (3)
- JOUR205 - News Reporting (3)
- JOUR316 - Magazine and Feature Article Writing (W) (3)
- PHTO320 - Digital Photography (3)
- PREL235 - Public Relations Principles and Theory (3)
- PREL246 - Fundamentals of Advertising (3)
- PREL310 - Social Media Strategies (3)
- PREL455 - Public Relations Strategy and Management (3)
- PREL482 - The Public Relations Campaign (SERV-2) (3)
- PREL485 - Public Relations Techniques (3)
- ARTG115 - Introduction to Graphic Design (3)
Select 1 credit(s): PREL493 - Public Relations Internship (1 - 3)
Select 3 credits from BMKT (Marketing) - or from the following courses:
- COMM330 - Intercultural Communication (W) (3)
- COMM336 - Interpersonal Communication (3)
- COMM406 - Persuasion and Propaganda (W) (3)
- COMM242 - Introduction to Web Design (3)
- JOUR313 - Publication Editing (3)
- PHTO125 - Introduction to Photography (3)
- PREL355 - Advertising Copywriting (3)
- PREL368 - Fundraising for Nonprofits (SERV-2) (3)
- PREL465 - Topics in Public Relations (1 - 3)
- COMM312 - Professional Communication and Leadership (3)
- COMM340 - Group Dynamics and Leadership (3)
- Except: BMKT326 - Principles of Marketing (3)
*If PREL 465 is selected above, it must be a 3-hour course.

REQUIRED COGNATES (3 Total Credits)

Course(s): BMKT326 - Principles of Marketing (3)

GENERAL EDUCATION (45 Total Credits)

Minimum 45 credits
General Education requirements

ELECTIVES TO = 124 (26 Total Credits)

Minimum 26 credits

Grand Total Credits: 124

Sample Degree Plan

YEAR 1

FALL

Course(s):
Select 3 credits from IN-6) Historical Perspectives
Select 3 credit(s):
- RELB125 - Life and Teachings of Jesus (R-1) (3)
- RELT177 - Christian Spirituality (R-1) (3)

WINTER

Course(s):
Select 3 credits from IN-7) Natural Science

YEAR 2

FALL

Course(s):
Select 3 credit(s):
Select 6 credits from the following types of courses: Electives

WINTER

Course(s):
- ARTG115 - Introduction to Graphic Design (3)
- COMM135 - Communication and Public Speaking (IN-3) (3)
Select 3 credits from the following types of courses: PR Major Option: BMKT; COMM330, 336, 406; COMM 242, JOUR 313, PHTO125; PREL 355, 368, 465; COMM 312, 340
Select 1 credits from P 1-b) Physical Activity
Select 3 credits from IN-8) Human Development
Select 3 credits from IN-9) Stewardship, Business and Economics

YEAR 3

FALL

Course(s):
Select 3 credits from the following types of courses: Biblical Studies except 125 (R-3)

WINTER

Course(s):
- BMKT326 - Principles of Marketing (3)
- PREL482 - The Public Relations Campaign (SERV-2) (3)
Select 1 credits from P 1-b) Physical Activity
Select 3 credits from the following types of courses: PREL Electives
Select 6 credits from the following types of courses: U.D. Electives

SUMMER

Course(s): PREL493 - Public Relations Internship (1 - 3)

YEAR 4

FALL

Course(s):
- COMM397 - Communication Research (W) (3)
- PEAC425 - Fit for Hire (P-1c) (1)
Select 3 credits from IN-10) Aesthetic Analysis
Select 8 credits from the following types of courses: Elective

WINTER

Course(s):
Select 3 credits from the following types of courses: U.D. Religion (R-4) (W)
Select 3 credits from the following types of courses: Electives

Grand Total Credits: 124