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 52 hours
(Listed in this catalog under Academics: "General Education Display")

Plus Humanities Course for B.A. Degree OR 3-4

Plus Math/Science Course for B.S. Degree 3-4


55-56 hours
II. Major Requirements
ART 235 Desktop Publishing (W) OR 3 hours
ART 337 Advanced Desktop Publishing and Prepress (3)
COM 241 Small Group Communication OR 3
COM 243 Interpersonal Communication (3)
COM 341 Mass Media Research (W) 3
COM 342 Mass Media Theories (W) 3
COM 349 Great Speeches 3
COM 356 Communication Law 3
COM 383 Public Relations 3
COM 385 Public Relations Production Techniques 3
COM 396/496 Field Laboratory 2
COM 399H Special Topics in Communication 3
COM 483 Public Relations Case Studies (W) 3
JOU 250 Broadcast Reporting (W) OR 3
JOU 353 TV News Videography (3)
JOU 274 Basic Reporting (W) 3
JOU 374 Advanced Reporting (W) 3
MKT 261 Principles of Marketing 3
MKT 362 Consumer Behavior 3
MKT 366 Marketing Promotions 3


50 hours
IV. Electives (including additional Bible) 26-27 hours