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Public Relations and Journalism: Major Requirements

Communication Studies Core: Required 18 credit hours
  • COMM 112 Interpersonal Communication
  • COMM 171 Media and Culture
  • COMM 201 Media Writing 1
  • COMM 230 Persuasion
  • COMM 303 Research Methods in Communication
  • COMM 401 Advanced Communication Theory and Senior Thesis
Public Relations/Journalism: Required 15 credit hours
  • COMM 202 Media Writing 2
  • COMM 360 Introduction to Public Relations
  • COMM 372 Media Criticism
  • COMM 405 Communication Law and Ethics
  • COMM 440 Public Relations and Campaigns
Choose 6 credit hours
  • COMM 104 Introduction to Media Technology
  • COMM 251 Intercultural Communication
  • COMM 322 Advanced Reporting and Writing
  • COMM 341 Professional and Organizational Communication
  • COMM 362 Crisis Communication
  • COMM 381 Convergence Media: Broadcasting in an Internet World
Experiential Learning: Choose 3 credit hours
  • COMM 232 Debate and Freedom of Speech
  • COMM 322 Advanced Reporting and Writing
  • COMM 377 Study Abroad
  • COMM 381 Convergence Media: Broadcasting in an Internet World
  • COMM 382 Documentary Design and Production
  • COMM 397 Independent Study
  • COMM 398 Special Topics in Communication
  • COMM 399 Internship in Communication
  • COMM 411 Supervised Practicum-Editors
  • COMM 477 Senior Project
  • COMM 480 Advanced Stage and Studio Television
  • COMM 499 Donovan Media Development Center Practicum
A total of 42 hours is required for the Communication Studies Major: Public Relations and Journalism Emphasis