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Public Relations Concentration
Public Relations (PR) is one of the most popular concentrations in the School of Communication. Students who choose the Public Relations concentration develop a variety of professional communication skills. You will be able to write and speak effectively; research, plan and implement programs; create promotional tools, and stage special events. Many PR students participate in the internship program and have an opportunity to apply knowledge learned in the classroom to real-world situations. Public relations professionals are employed by corporations, small businesses, nonprofit organizations, media, government agencies, and in fields such as sports and entertainment, education, health care, and finance.
Required 15 cr
| Prerequisite | Course number | Course title |
| 300 | 7600:303 | Public Relations Writing |
| 7600:309 | Public Relations Publications | |
| 7600:403 | Public Relations Strategies | |
| 403 | 7600:404 | Public Relations Cases |
| 7600:406 | Contemporary Public Relations |
Choose 12 cr.
| Prerequisite | Course number | Course title |
| 7600:235 | Interpersonal Communication | |
| 7600:252 | Persuasion | |
| 105 or 106 | 7600:345 | Business & Professional Speaking |
| 306, 309 | 7600:405 | Media Copywriting |
| 7600:450 | Special Topics in PR (3-6 credits) | |
| 7600:480 | Communication Internship (3-6 credits) |
School of Communication Electives: 12 cr.
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