NOTE: All Mass Communication majors MUST see an advisor to be cleared for registration. Recent changes in courses will affect what is available and your advisor will help you to find appropriate substitutions.
Mass Communication offers BA and BS degrees with a concentration in Public Relations. Check the catalog for your particular degree requirements. Consult an advisor.
Public Relations Concentration........................... 45 Credit Hours
__ MCOM 1030 Introduction to Mass Communications
__ PUBR 2700 Introduction to Public Relations
__ JOUR 2120 Writing for Print Media
__ PUBR 2770 Writing for Public Relations
__ RTVF 2630 Writing for Radio/TV
__ JOUR 3150 Copy Editing
__ ADVR 3240 Advertising Principles
__ RTVF 3602 Video/Film Techniques
__ PUBR 3770 Public Relations Publications
__ MCOM 4037 Communications Law
__ PUBR 4730 Public Relations Practices
__ PUBR 4080 Public Relations Internship
Additional courses required
__ SPCH 3390 Persuasion
__ SPCH 4357 Communication in Organizations or
__ SPCH 4346 Business & Professional Communication
Note: Public Relations majors must choose SPCH 2300 to satisfy the communication core component.