Department of 
SPEECH COMMUNICATION AND THEATRE 
 

Public Relations Minor Program


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The Minor Program in Public Relations
is available to students of all majors.

Read course descriptions for
Speech, Writing and Telecommunications


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  • Required Courses - 12 cr.
    • Spe170: Introduction to Public Relations - 3 cr.
    • Wri211: Journalism I - 3 cr.
    • Wri216: Writing for Public Relations - 3 cr.
    • Spe235: Public Relations Cases and Campaigns - 3 cr.  OR
      Spe241: Public Relations Processes and Techniques
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  • Electives - 6 cr. - Select two of the following
    • Spe/Wri212: Introduction to Mass Communication - 3 cr.
    • Wri214: Magazine Writing and Layout - 3 cr.
    • Wri226: Desktop Publishing: Writing and Editing News - 3 cr.  
    • Spe235: PR Cases and Campaigns - 3cr.   
    • Spe241: Public Relations Processes and Techniques - 3 cr. 
      Wri210 - Writing and Publishing - 3cr.  
    • Tvr070: Video Scripting
  • Practicum - 3 cr. - Select one of the following
    • Spe/Wri336: On-Campus Public Relations Workshop - 3 cr.
    • Wri390: Writing Internship* - 3 cr
    • Spe390: Speech Communication Internship* - 3 cr.

      * Either Wri390 or Spe390 may be taken for a total of 6 cr. However, only 3 cr of internship may be used for the PR Minor

       
  • Advisement Notes
    • Students must have at least a "C" in Eng001 before taking any course in the Professional Writing Program 
       

All programs change. The above is meant as a general overview of the program.
The requirements in effect at the time of entrance into the program will determine graduation requirements.

Program # 00064 Version 983 Effective Fall 1997 .

 

   
 
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