The Public Relations concentration is designed to provide students with a general background in public relations. Students examine both the theory and practice of public relations. All students must complete 18 hours of related course work excluding any courses applied to Core Requirements or to the student's chosen concentration. Related course work must be approved by the major adviser. An approved second major or a minor may be used to satisfy this requirement.
Additional electives are possible with prior approval.
A maximum of six hours of electives may be cross-applied between tracks for students pursuing double minors. Students must attain an overall GPA of 2.0 in all coursework within the minor. In addition, students must fulfill general education requirements and requirements for their major. Students planning to declare a Communications Studies minor should consult with the Departmental Chairperson. It is especially beneficial for students planning to pursue advanced study in the field of communication.