Bachelor in Public Relations

Bachelor of Science Degree
Major in Public Relations




Credits

Academic Foundations Requirements
(See page 71) Students should consult with their advisors to determine if specific courses are necessary in order to satisfy the Academic Foundations requirements within this major.

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Public Relations Core Requirements
COMT 200 Exploring Communication Studies3
COMT 210 Group Dynamics3
COMT 222 Media Writing3
COMT 310 Organizational Communication3
COMT 320 Introduction to Mass Communication3
COMT 322 Principles of Public Relations3
COMT 330 Persuasion3
COMT 422 Issues in Public Relations3
COMT 426 Case Studies in Public Relations3
COMT 427 Public Relations Ethics3
COMT 429 The Law of Public Communication3
COMT 465 Communication Theory3
COMT 470 Capstone Project3
*STAT 216 Introduction to Statistics4

Total

43

Public Relations Electives Supplemental Courses
Following advisor's consultation, select 2 courses (6 credits) from the following:
COMT 230 Advanced Public Speaking3
COMT 321 Theories of Media and Society3
COMT 325 Introduction to Visual Communication3
COMT 326 New Technology and Communication3
COMT 328 Essentials of Video Production3
COMT 340 Performance for the Camera3
COMT 350 Performance Theory and Criticism3
COMT 420 Media Advertising3
COMT 421 Communicating Through the Internet 3
COMT 461 Multicultural Mass Communication3
COMT 480 Health Communication3
COMT 481 Media for Social Change3
COMT 482 Women, Media and Health3

Total

6

Total minimum credits required for major

49

Electives

34

Total minimum credits required for degree

120
Note: Substitutions between options can be made with advisor or consent. Students must earn a grade of â€OEC†or above in courses used to satisfy major or minor requirements in the Communication and Theatre Department. The Department of Communication and Theatre offers a BS in Communication & Theatre online. Check the university website for details at www.msubillings.edu.

*May satisfy Academic Foundations requirements.

SUGGESTED PLAN OF STUDY
Bachelor of Science Degree Major in Public Relations
This sample schedule is a suggested plan for students to follow in completing the Bachelor of Science Degree Major in Public Relations. Due to course schedule changes and staff assignments, students may not be able to follow the plan exactly. This suggested plan is not a substitute for careful advising by Departmental faculty. Students should consult with their advisors to plan classes before registering each term.

First Year


WRIT 1013
WRIT 201 3
STAT 141 3
COMT 130 3
Academic Foundations96
COMT 1103

Total 15 15

Second Year


COMT 200 3
COMT 2103
STAT 216 4
COMT 2223
Academic Foundations99

Total 15 16

Third Year


COMT 3103
COMT 3203
COMT 3223
COMT 330 3
Academic Foundations w/Lab4
PR Elective 3
Elective66

Total 15 16

Fourth Year


COMT 4223
COMT 426 3
COMT 427 3
COMT 4293
COMT 4653
COMT 470 3
PR elective3
Electives35

Total 15 14
This program is also offered in an online format.

Certain courses in this program have prerequisites; students should check the course descriptions for required prerequisites.