Public Relations Certificate
The certificate in Public Relations develops participants’ knowledge and skills related to strategic communication and prepares students for careers in public relations specialties.
Classes are offered in both traditional classroom and online formats. Courses will be scheduled online frequently enough to complete the requirements for the certificate over a two-year period online.
Post-secondary Certificate - Public Relations
College of the Arts and Media
Degree Specific Credits: 12
Required Cumulative GPA: 2.0
Catalog Year: 2022-23
Summary
Required Courses | 6 | |
Electives | 6 | |
Total Hours | 12 | |
Required Courses
Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
Complete all of the following courses: | ||
COMX 351 | Principles of Public Relations | 3 |
JRNL 270 | Reporting the News | 3 |
Total Hours | 6 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
Electives
Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
Complete two of the following courses: | ||
COMX 343 | Persuasive Speaking and Criticism | |
COMX 352 | Public Relations Portfolio | |
COMX 424 | Risk and Crisis Communication | |
JRNL 140A | Intro to Radio/Audio Storytelling | |
JRNL 257A | Beginning Video and Photojournalism | |
JRNL 300 | First Amendment and Media Law | |
JRNL 332 | Social Media and Audience | |
JRNL 400 | Ethics and Trends in News Media | |
JRNL 433 | Marketing Your Work | |
Total Hours | 6 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C-