Public Relations Minor

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The Public Relations minor prepares students to operate in a fast-paced, professional field that requires trained, ethical communicators and strategic thinkers. Courses cover conceptual frameworks for understanding Public Relations as a broad, robust field of practice, focusing on essential, practical skillsets. The minor allows students to thoroughly immerse themselves in the field of Public Relations, preparing them for a career in the industry. A minor in Public Relations requires 18 hours consisting of the following:

Minor Requirements (9 Hours)

COM 218 - Introduction to Public Relations Hours: 3
COM 230 - Organizational Communication Hours: 3
COM 405 - Public Relations Writing Hours: 3

Public Relations Electives (9 hours)

Choose 9 hours from the following:

COM 269 - Sports Communication Hours: 3
COM 317 - Multimedia Storytelling Hours: 3
COM 318 - Social Media Strategy Hours: 3
BUS 363 - Integrated Marketing Communications Hours: 3
BUS 380 - Business Ethics and Social Responsibility Hours: 3

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Public Relations Minor

Minor Requirements (9 Hours)

Public Relations Electives (9 hours)