Supervised participation in structured individual or group intervention leading to the accumulation of 25 clinical hours of practicum. Students are assigned individual clients for whom they will plan an intervention program, implement the program, and evaluate the results of the intervention under faculty supervision. Study and practice in developing speeches for others. Theory and practice of composing publicity materials using public relations standards. Introduction to public relations principles, planning and methods in business, government, educational institutions, community organizations, etc.
Students analyze PR practices and strategies of selected clients.
Problems and procedures in administering a forensic program, teaching and directing debate and individual speaking events. Introduction to qualitative and quantitative methods in human communication research. Focus on evaluating and interpreting research reports in public relations and other professional settings. A study of the relationships between and among culture, behavior, language, and perception. Specific attention directed to selecting, using and reacting to language.