Students attending full-time can complete the 36-credit program in one calendar year. They will take 15 credits each during the fall and spring terms, and complete a six-credit research thesis or professional project during the summer or subsequent terms. Students also may elect to complete the program on a part-time basis.
Core requirements: (21 credits)
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PRR 501 |
Principles and Theories of Public Relations |
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PRR 502 |
Public Relations Research Methods |
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PRR 503 |
Public Relations Research Design |
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PRR 504 |
Law and Ethics in Public Relations |
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PRR 505 |
Public Relations Writing |
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PRR 506 |
Public Relations Management |
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PRR 507 |
Strategic Planning in Public Relations |
Public relations elective requirements: (6 credits)
Two public relations electives from the following: (Students have the opportunity to gain practical experience by completing a professional internship as part of their elective requirements.)
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PRR 510 |
Crisis Management |
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PRR 511 |
International Public Relations |
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PRR 512 |
Investor Relations |
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PRR 513 |
Issues Management in Healthcare |
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PRR 514 |
Public relations and New Media |
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PRR 515 |
Special Topics in Public Relations |
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PRR 531 |
Graduate Internship in Public Relations |
| PRR 606 | Independent Study |
| ICM 501 | Introduction to the Study of Interactive Communication |
| ICM 506 | Writing for Interactive Media |
Free elective: (3 credits)
Public relations elective from list above or outside elective approved by adviser
Capstone requirement: (6 credits)
PRR 601 Professional project or PRR 602 Research thesis
Total requirements: 36 credits
Recommended Degree Plan for Full-Time Students
For students who wish to complete the degree in one calendar year, the following course schedule is recommended. Core courses will be taught on a fall/spring rotation such that required core courses are offered once per year.
Fall term (15 credits)
PRR 501 Principles and Theories of Public Relations
PRR 502 Public Relations Research Methods
PRR 504 Law and Ethics in Public Relations
Electives
Spring term (15 credits)
PRR 505 Public Relations Writing
PRR 603 Public Relations Research Design
PRR 606 Public Relations Management
PRR 607 Strategic Planning in Public Relations
Elective
Summer term (6 credits)
PRR 601 Professional project or PRR 602 Research thesis
Recommended Degree Plan for Part-Time Students
For students who wish to complete the degree on a part-time basis, the following course schedule is recommended. Core courses will be taught on a fall/spring rotation such that required core courses are offered once per year.
Fall term (6 credits)
PRR 501 Principles and Theories of Public Relations
PRR 502 Public Relations Research Methods
Spring term (6 credits)
PRR 506 Public Relations Management
PRR 505 Public Relations Writing
Fall term (6 credits)
PRR 504 Law and Ethics in Public Relations
Elective
Spring term (6 credits)
PRR 507 Strategic Planning in Public Relations
PRR 503 Public Relations Research Design
Fall term (6 credits)
Two electives
Spring term (6 credits)
PRR 601 Professional project or PRR 602 Research thesis