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Public Relations
Certificate in Public Relations
The Certificate in Public Relations integrates essential professional skills with contemporary communication theory and research to provide a grounded sequence based on the recommendations of the Public Relations Society of America and the National Communication Association. To earn the certificate, students must complete a minimum of 24 credit hours in the designated courses.
Required Coursework (18 credit hours):
COMM 1150, Introduction to Public Relations
COMM 3358, Communication in Public Relations
COMM 3360, Health Communication in Mass Mediated Contexts
COMM 4035, Integrated Approaches to Public Relations, Advertising, and Promotion
COMM 4100, Communication Campaigns
COMM 4199, Applied Public Relations or COMM 4393, Internship in Applied Communication
Elective Coursework (minimum of 6 credit hours required):
COMM 1050, Introduction to Mass Communication
COMM 1135, Communication Theory
COMM 2231, Organizational Communication
COMM 2232, Communication in Organizations: Tools for Leadership
COMM 2240, Persuasive Communication
COMM 3330, Research Methods in Communication I
COMM 3395, Special Topics in Communication