School of Journalism and Mass Communication
College of Communication and Information
204 Franklin Hall
E-mail: jmc@kent.edu
Tel: 330-672-2572
Fax: 330-672-4064
Web: http://www.jmc.kent.edu
Public Relations Major—2009-2010 Roadmap [Degree Requirements] |
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Public relations majors study the strategic management of communication and the relationships between organizations and their key publics. Students develop skills in written, verbal and visual communications, as well as in research and strategic thinking. Graduates usually secure positions in public relations firms or with public relations departments at corporations, nonprofit organizations and government agencies.
Public Relations Minor
Course requirements for public relations major (24 credits):
COMM | 30000 | Communication Research Methods |
3 |
JMC | 20004 | Media Writing |
3 |
26001 | Newswriting |
3 | |
28001 | Principles of Public Relations |
3 | |
38002 | Public Relations Case Studies |
3 | |
48002 | Public Relations Tactics |
3 | |
48006 | Public Relations Publications |
3 | |
VCD | 37000 | Visual Design for Media/Advanced |
3 |
Total |
24 |
Minimum 2.75 GPA in the minor required for graduation.