Public Relations, Minor
A Minor in Public Relations consists of at least 18 hours in Communication Arts courses with a grade of "C" or better, including:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| COMM 2210 | Public Relations Principles and Practices | 3 |
| COMM 2253 | Public Relations Writing | 3 |
| COMM 3207 | Editing for Publications | 3 |
| COMM 3310 | Advanced Public Relations | 3 |
| COMM 4317 | Mass Media Law and Ethics | 3 |
| COMM elective 2000-level or above | 3 | |
| Total Hours | 18 | |
A student may not minor in Public Relations while majoring in Communication Arts.
Students in the Public Relations minor will achieve the following student learning outcomes (SLO):
Student Learning Outcome 1: Demonstrate proficiency with appropriate transferable skills used by professionals in the communications/media fields.
• University SLO: 3. Communication Skills
Student Learning Outcome 2: Develop a critical understanding of the effects of evolving communication systems on society
• University SLO: 2. Critical and Creative Thinking Skills; 3. Communication Skills; 4. Information Fluency
Student Learning Outcome 3: Develop storytelling skills in fiction/non-fiction environments across a variety of media situations.
• University SLO: 2. Critical and Creative Thinking Skills; 3. Communication Skills; 4. Information Fluency