The 18-credit hour minor in Public Relations provides students interested in the public relations industry—including media relations, event planning, non profit or corporate PR, research and planning—the opportunity to gain workforce specific skills.
Students in related fields such as Advertising, Digital Media & Marketing Communications, Graphic Design, Interactive UX/UI, and a Business-related major are encouraged to minor in Public Relations given the interrelated nature of the industries.
Requirements for a Minor in Public Relations
Course ID | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
MDES 2200 | Principles of Public Relations | 3 |
Choose 1 of the following: | 3 | |
Media Law | ||
Media Ethics & Equity | ||
MDES 2210 | Media Research | 3 |
MDES 3210 | Digital Public Relations | 3 |
MDES 3220 | PR Writing | 3 |
Choose 1 of the following: | 3 | |
Non-Profit Communication | ||
Health Communication | ||
Media Relations | ||
PR Event Planning | ||
Total Credit Hours | 18 |