BS Communication: Public Relations Gateway
Four-Year Degree Pathway Example
Four-year plans may vary based on course availability and individual goals. Students should consult their advisor about degree requirements and reference the Course Catalog.
First Year
Fall Semester
| Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
|---|---|
| Cornerstone: COMM 100 Fundamentals of Speech | 3 |
| COMM 101: Intro to Communication | 3 |
| Cornerstone: FYEX 100 | 3 |
| Gateway: Personal Wellness | 3 |
| Gateway: Information Literacies | 3 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 15 |
Spring Semester
| Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
|---|---|
| COMM 121: Intro to Media Arts Production | 3 |
| COMM 251: Public Relations I: Intro to PR | 3 |
| BUAD 101: Introduction to Business | 3 |
| Cornerstone: ENGl 110: Intro to College Writing | 3 |
| Gateway: Creative Explorations | 3 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 15 |
Second Year
Fall Semester
| Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
|---|---|
| COMM 201: Theory of Communication | 3 |
| COMM 220: Survey of Media | 3 |
| JRNL 313: Fundamentals of Journalism | 3 |
| Cornerstone: Quantitative Literacies | 3 |
| Gateway: Ethical Action and Citizenship | 3 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 15 |
Spring Semester
| Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
|---|---|
| COMM 351: Public Relations II: PR Writing | 3 |
| COMM 206: Communication and Media Law | 3 |
| COMM PR/Elective A | 3 |
| Gateway: Technological Competency | 3 |
| Gateway: Investigations in Scientific Reasoning | 3 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 15 |
Third Year
Fall Semester
| Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
|---|---|
| COMM 301: Communication Research | 3 |
| COMM/PR Elective B | 3 |
| Gateway: Problem Solving | 3 |
| Keystone: Diverse Cultural Contexts | 3 |
| Open Elective/Minor/Certificate | 3 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 15 |
Spring Semester
| Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
|---|---|
| COMM PR/Elective C | 3 |
| COMM PR/Elective A | 3 |
| Gateway: Elective | 3 |
| Keystone: Advanced Writing | 3 |
| Open Elective/Minor/Certificate | 3 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 15 |
Fourth Year
Fall Semester
| Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
|---|---|
| COMM 401: Critical-Cultural Studies Comm | 3 |
| COMM 451: Pubic Relations Issues | 3 |
| Open Elective/Minor/Certificate | 3 |
| Open Elective/Minor/Certificate | 3 |
| Open Elective/Minor/Certificate | 3 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 15 |
Spring Semester
| Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
|---|---|
| COMM 452: Public Relations Campaigns | 3 |
| Open Elective/Minor/Certificate | 3 |
| Open Elective/Minor/Certificate | 3 |
| Open Elective/Minor/Certificate | 3 |
| Open Elective | 3 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 15 |