The FHU Public Relations course of study will challenge you to consider old ideas and theories and apply them to current issues in the field. Through classes in reporting, videography, PR writing, ethics, crisis communication, and others, you will develop skills that you will use every day in the field. Our graduates work in varied careers such as journalism, sales, marketing, ministry, sports information, TV news, social media consulting, freelance writing and design, and many, many others. Some graduates have gone on to graduate school in law, education, and business and have thrived in those programs. Their success is partly because of the quality of the PR program.
The advantage to our program is that it is small---small enough that you know your professors well and they know you. You will receive personal attention and individual instruction to help you improve your skills. Small class size also ensures that you don’t get lost in the shuffle.
4-Year Plans
To make your path to graduation a little easier, 4-year plans for students planning to major in Public Relations have been created:
2012-2013 4-Year Plans
Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations
Bachelor of Science in Public Relations
2011-2012 4-Year Plans
Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations
Bachelor of Science in Public Relations
Degree Requirements
Course of Study for B.A./B.S. Major in Public Relations* For a complete listing of requirements for graduation, see Academics: "Degree/Graduation Requirements." *A portfolio is required in addition to course requirements. | I. General Education Requirements | 46 hours |
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| II. Major Requirements |
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| ART 235 | Desktop Publishing (W) | 3 hours |
| COM 241 | Small Group Communication OR | 3 |
| COM 243 | Interpersonal Communication | (3) |
| COM 341 | Mass Media Research Methods (W) | 3 |
| COM 356 | Communication Law | 3 |
| COM 383 | Public Relations | 3 |
| COM 385 | Public Relations Methods | 3 |
| COM 396/496 | Field Laboratory | 3 |
| COM 399I | Special Topics in Communication | 6 |
| COM 442 | Communication Theories (W) | 3 |
| COM 483 | Public Relations Seminar (W) | 3 |
| COM 489 | Senior Seminar | 1 |
| JOU 274 | Basic Media Writing (W) | 3 |
| JOU 353 | TV News Videography | 3 |
| JOU 374 | Advanced Media Writing (W) | 3 |
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| 43 hours |
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| III. Additional Requirements | |
| Humanities Course for B.A. Degree OR | 3-4 hours |
| Math/Science Course for B.S. Degree | (3-4) |
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| IV. Electives (including additional Bible) | 33-34 hours |
| A minor in Marketing is recommended. | |