The mission of the Media + Design program is to provide students with the research and problem-solving skills necessary to create strategic, innovative, cultural and socially significant communication solutions. Students will understand how communication can create change through design, public relations and digital media marketing. 

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.

Requirements for a Minor in Public Relations

Course List

Course ID	Title	Credits
Core Courses		15
MDES 2200	Principles of Public Relations
MDES 2110	Media Ethics and Equity
or MDES 2120	Media Law
MDES 2210	Media Research
MDES 3210	Digital Public Relations
MDES 3220	Public Relations Writing
Choose 1 of the following		3
DDSN 1000	Digital Design Foundations for Non-Majors/Minors
DDSN 2601	Digital Storytelling
MDES 3230	Media Relations
MDES 3250	Non-Profit Communication
MDES 3260	Health Communication
MDES 3270	Public Relations Event Planning
MDES 3280	Crisis Communication
Total Credit Hours		18

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For more information, contact the School of Professional Advancement.