BS Communication: Public Relations Legacy
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 |
|---|---|
| COMM 101: Introduction to Communication | 3 |
| COMM 100: Fundamentals of Speech | 3 |
| G1 Course | 3 |
| WELL 175: Personal Fitness | 3 |
| First Year Inquiry | 3 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 15 |
Spring Semester
| Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
|---|---|
| G2 Course | 3 |
| COMM 251: Public Relations I | 3 |
| COMM 121: Intro to Media Arts Production | 3 |
| G3 Course | 3 |
| ENGL 110 | 3 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 15 |
Second Year
Fall Semester
| Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
|---|---|
| COMM 201: Theory of Communication | 3 |
| JRNL 313: Fundamentals of Journalism | 3 |
| COMM 220: Survey of Media | 3 |
| G1 Course (200+ level) | 3 |
| MATH 100: Survey of Mathematical Ideas | 3 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 15 |
Spring Semester
| Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
|---|---|
| COMM 351: Public Relations II | 3 |
| COMM 206: Communication and Media Law | 3 |
| COMM/PR Elective | 3 |
| G1 Course (200+ level) | 3 |
| G2 Course/Lab | 3 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 15 |
Third Year
Fall Semester
| Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
|---|---|
| COMM 301: Communication Research | 3 |
| P Course | 3 |
| G2 Course | 3 |
| WRIT 318 or WRIT 316 | 3 |
| G3 Course (200+ level) | 3 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 15 |
Spring Semester
| Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
|---|---|
| COMM/PR Elective | 3 |
| COMM/PR Elective | 3 |
| W Course | 3 |
| D Course | 3 |
| G3 Course | 3 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 15 |
Fourth Year
Fall Semester
| Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
|---|---|
| COMM 401: Critical-Cultural Studies | 3 |
| COMM 451: Public Relations Issues | 3 |
| COMM Elective 3 | 3 |
| Open Elective | 3 |
| Open Elective | 3 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 15 |
Spring Semester
| Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
|---|---|
| COMM 452: Public Relations Campaigns | 3 |
| Open Elective | 3 |
| Open Elective | 3 |
| Open Elective | 3 |
| Open Elective | 3 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 15 |