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
Catalog Year: 2022-23
Summary
Code | Title | Hours |
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Required Courses | 3 | |
Electives | 3 | |
Total Hours | 6 |
Degree Specific Credits: 12
Required Cumulative GPA: 2.0
Required Courses
Code | Title | Hours |
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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 |
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Complete two of the following courses: | 6 | |
Persuasive Speaking and Criticism | ||
Public Relations Portfolio | ||
Risk, Crisis, and Communication | ||
Intro Radio/Audio Storytelling | ||
Beginning Video and Photojournalism | ||
First Amendment and Media Law | ||
Social Media and Audience | ||
Ethics & Trends in News Media | ||
Marketing Your Work | ||
Total Hours | 6 |
Minimum Required Grade: C-