Students explore the role of public relations in corporate, private sector, government agency, and non profit settings. Students learn advanced darkroom, camera and computer techniques that prepare them for photo assignments. The Magazine area teaches the techniques of article writing, photography, editing, design, graphics and publications production. Majors are required to complete a minor or its equivalent in a collateral field of study. Students may also complete a double major.
Students develop skills in their chosen areas of specialization through practical experience.
One news practicum is required. Newspaper journalism students work on the campus newspaper, The Daily Sundial . Magazine students publish Scene Magazine and Public Relations students receive agency experience. This degree may be used for college level teaching. Standard Elementary and Secondary Teaching Credentials under the Ryan Act can be obtained by completing a double major in a university-approved waiver program such as English.