Bachelor of Science in Public Relations (120 Hours)

Outcomes

Develop and Apply Public Relations Strategies. This objective encompasses crafting strategic PR plans, creating digital and social media content for clients, and understanding PR principles in the digital age. It appears in multiple contexts, especially in COMM 314 and COMM 317, indicating its central role in PR education.

Enhance Public Speaking and Media Presentation Skills. This includes preparing for and managing media appearances, giving confident interviews (radio and television), and participating in press conferences. This objective is emphasized in COMM 317 and COMM 330, highlighting its practical importance.

Improve Writing Skills for Professional Communication. This covers writing press releases, creating effective media materials, and producing content for various platforms. This is a recurring theme, particularly in COMM 210 and COMM 317, demonstrating the foundational nature of writing in communication.

Build a Professional Portfolio and Prepare for Career Advancement. This involves creating a portfolio of work, reflecting on learning experiences, and understanding career opportunities. This is emphasized in COMM 422, showcasing the program's focus on practical career preparation

Essential Liberal Arts Courses (34 hours)

Required

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
AIL100AI for Everyone

3

CCC100Introduction to College Writing

3

CCC102Public Speaking

3

 

MATH100Mathematics for the Liberal Arts

4

Or

MATH101Intermediate Algebra

4

 

XXXX
Scientific Inquiry

4

COMM399Professional Internship

3

Great Conversation Series

Required

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
GCON110Great Conversation: The Meaning of Life

3

GCON120Great Conversation: Western Civilization

3

GCON130GCON130 - Great Conversation: Global Civilization

3

GCON140GCON140 - Great Conversation: Art

3

GCON150GCON150 - Great Conversation: What It Means to Be A U.S. Citizen

3

Public Relations Core (27 hours)

Required

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
COMM110Survey of Mass Communication

3

Or

COMM209Interpersonal Communication

3

 

COMM205Public Relations I: An Intro to Public Relations

3

Or

COMM245Strategic Communication & PR

3

 

COMM314Public Relations II: Campaign Writing & Management

3

Or

COMM303Public Relations Tactics

3

 

COMM419Strategic Communication Senior Seminar

3

Or

COMM422Capstone Experience in Communication Art

3

 

COMM210Digital Media Production I

3

COMM218Introduction to Communication Theory

3

COMM330Intercultural Communication

3

COMM342PR Case Studies and Organizational Theory

3

COMM399Professional Internship

3

Public Relations Electives (9 hours)

Choose 9 hours from the following:

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
COMM109Beginning Media Performance

3

COMM285Podcasting, Audio and Radio Production

3

COMM290Live Stream Video and TV Production

3

COMM302Persuasion

3

COMM312Media Activities: WVAC

1

COMM313PRush Creative

1

COMM317PR Performance and Production

3

COMM319Film History

3

COMM323Film Activities

1

COMM338Crisis Communication

3

COMM339Advanced Digital Media Production II

3

COMM416Topics in Communication Arts

3

COMM360AI Copywriting and Digital Communication

3

*COMM 312, COMM 313 & COMM 323 may be take up to 3x for academic credit

Public Relations Cognates (12 hours)

Choose 12 hours from the following:

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
ART102Digital Foundations

3

ART219Typography

3

ART222Photo 1: Digital Cameras, Field Trips, Creative Editing, & Photo Sharing

3

ART228Introduction to Graphic Design

3

ART338Graphic Design- Digital Media

3

ENGL203Creative Writing

3

ENGL240Special Topics in Writing

3

ENGL238Writing About Sports

3

ENGL240Special Topics in Writing

3

ENGL299Experimental Course

3

ENGL303Advanced Writing

2

EVNT290Event Planning Principles

3

JRNL238Introduction to Journalism

3

MGMT170Project Management Fundamentals

3

MGMT273Predictive Project Planning

3

MGMT372Project Execution-Monitoring/Control, Implement/Closure

3

MKTG201Going Viral and Growth Hacking

3

MKTG230Marketing

3

MKTG300Social Media Marketing, Brand Awareness, and Engagement

3

MKTG301Lifecycle and Email Marketing

3

MKTG302Digital Marketing Analytics and Experimentation

3

MKTG332Consumer Behavior

3

MKTG333Advertising & Promotions Management

3

MKTG338Brand Management

3

MKTG350Email Marketing

3

MKTG351Search Engine Optimization/Search Engine Marketing

3

MKTG400Growth Marketing and Multi-channel Digital

3

Four Year Plan

Fall - First Year

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
CCC100Introduction to College Writing

3

COMM205Public Relations I: An Intro to Public Relations

3

COMM110Survey of Mass Communication

3

GCON
Great Conversation

3

MATH100-BBasic College Mathematics with Applications

4

Spring - First Year

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
COMM/ELEC
Communication Elective

3

GCON
Great Conversation

3

CCC102Public Speaking

3

COMM302Persuasion

3

COMM/ELEC
Communication Cognate Elective

3

Fall - Second Year

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
COMM342PR Case Studies and Organizational Theory

3

COMM218Introduction to Communication Theory

3

COMM210Digital Media Production I

3

SCI/ELEC
Scientific Inquiry

4

COMM/ELEC
Communication Cognate Elective

3

Spring - Second Year

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
COMM314Public Relations II: Campaign Writing & Management

3

COMM360AI Copywriting and Digital Communication

3

COMM/ELEC
Communication Elective

3

GCON
Great Conversation

3

COMM/ELEC
Communication Cognate Elective

3

Fall - Third Year

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
COMM330Intercultural Communication

3

COMM/ELEC
Communication Elective

3

COMM/ELEC
Communication Elective

3

COMM/ELEC
Communication Cognate Elective

3

COMM/ELEC
Communication Cognate Elective

3

Spring - Third Year

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
COMM/ELEC
Communication Cognate Elective

3

COMM/ELEC
Communication Cognate Elective

3

COMM/ELEC
Communication Elective

3

GCON
Great Conversation

3

Fall - Fourth Year

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
COMM/ELEC
Communication Elective

3

GCON
Great Conversation

3

COMM399Professional Internship

3

ELE/ELEC
General Elective

3

ELE/ELEC
General Elective

3

Spring - Fourth Year

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
COMM422Capstone Experience in Communication Art

3

ELE/ELEC
General Elective

3

ELE/ELEC
General Elective

3

ELE/ELEC
General Elective

3

ELE/ELEC
General Elective

3