Public Relations Sequence

Foundation

MASC prerequisites are noted in parentheses. Note there are additional general education and collateral requirements that student must complete in the foundation, refer to the bulletin or graduation worksheet.

• MASC 101:  Mass Communications
• MASC 203:  Journalism Writing (MASC 101, UNIV 111 & 112, and cumulative GPA of 2.50 or higher)

Sequence

MASC 101 and 203 are prerequisites for all upper-level MASC courses.  Additional prerequisites are listed in parentheses.  For course description check here.  All courses are three credits.

Major:

• MASC 323:   Public Relations
• MASC 333:   Public Relations Writing (MASC 323)
• MASC 334:   Public Relations Graphics
• MASC 335:   Public Relations Production (MASC 333)
• MASC 408:   Communications Ethics and Law
• MASC 425:   Public Relations Research (323)
• MASC 439*:  Public Relations Campaigns (MASC 323, 333, 335 and 425)
• MASC 493:   Fieldwork/Internship (permission required)
• MASC electives — choose six of the following classes
• MASC 431:   Digital Public Relations (1 credit)
• MASC 432:   Media Relations (1 credit)
• MASC 433:   Public Relations and Special Events (1 credit)
• MASC 434:   Public Relations and Risk Communication (1 credit)
• MASC 435:  Public Relations and Crisis Communication (1 credit)
• MASC 436:  Public Relations and Reputation Management (1 credit)
• MASC 437:  Public Relations and Integrated Brand Integration (1 credit)
• MASC 438:  Public Relations and Employee Communication (1 credit)

*Senior Capstone

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Notes -

Students are required to complete a total of 120 credits to graduate.  Students also need to graduate with 80 non-MASC credits (65 credits must be earn within liberal arts).  Additionally students must earn 45 credits in 300-400 level courses (includes all 300-400, MASC and non-MASC).

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