Major in Public Relations-Journalism Studies


School of Business and Justice Studies
(Bachelor of Science Degree)

Experience has demonstrated that there is a great deal of cross-over among professionals who make their careers in public relations and journalism, and therefore the combined program in public relations and journalism studies is devised to provide graduates with an educational background that will make them proficient in both fields. Required courses in the combined program include the basic courses which are required in both public relations and journalism. Graduates of the combined program find positions in public relations, daily and weekly publications, radio, television, and the magazine field.

Total credit hours required for degree: 120

ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS


(See also General Education Core)

CourseCredit HoursYear Taken
Core34-55 
Major Course Requirements
Public Relations 182Introduction to Public Relations31,2
Public Relations 372Publicity and Public Relations Writing33,4
Public Relations 375*Public Relations Research and Planning33,4
Public Relations 482Cases and Problems in Public Relations33,4
Journalism Studies 181Introduction to Mass Communication31
Journalism Studies 261Newswriting31,2
Journalism Studies 262Reporting32
Journalism Studies 259Broadcast News Writing33,4
Journalism Studies 364Editing33,4
Public Relations 450Field Work in Public Relations  
or
Journalism Studies 450Field Work in Journalism33,4

Select one course from the following:
Journalism Studies 362Reporting of Public Affairs33,4
Journalism Studies 371Advanced Reporting Techniques33,4

Select one course from the following:
 
Journalism Studies 467Communications Law33,4
Journalism Studies 401Media Ethics33,4

 
Major Electives
Select three courses from the following:
Journalism Studies 372Essentials of News Photography32,3,4
Journalism Studies 381Censorship32,3,4
Journalism Studies 241Introduction to the Sports Report32,3,4
Journalism Studies 376TV News Field Reporting and Production I32,3,4
Public Relations 400Topic in Public Relations33,4
Journalism Studies 400Topics in Journalism Studies32,3,4
Journalism Studies 276TV News Field Reporting and Production II33,4
Public Relations 385Public Relations Campaigns33,4
Journalism Studies 461Web Writing and Design33,4

 
Electives
The student must complete sufficient elective courses to earn at least the minimum credit hours required for this degree, and at least 60 credit hours of the 120 required must be in the liberal arts and sciences.
*Students wishing information about the public relations-journalism studies retention policy should consult with their academic adviser.