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The College of Professional Studies & Lifelong Learning
MSU Billings Online University

Online Bachelor of Science in Public Relations Degree Program

Through the MSU Billings Online University, you can earn a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Public Relations Degree fully online.  The information below provides an overview of the online courses currently available for fulfilling this degree program.

All students seeking to complete the B.S. in Public Relations degree must complete a minimum of 120 credits, including the following:

  Credits
Complete the MSU Billings Academic Foundations Requirements 37
Complete the Public Relations Core Curriculum 40
Complete Public Relations Emphasis courses 15
Complete appropriate elective course credits in consultation with an advisor 28
Public Relations Core Requirements
COMT 210 Group Dynamics 3
COMT 222 News Media 3
COMT 230 Public Speaking 3
COMT 301 Technology for Communication Majors 3
COMT 320 Introduction to Mass Communication 3
COMT 330 Persuasion 3
COMT 420 Advertising 3
COMT 488 Senior Colloquium in Communication 3
MKT 340 Principles of Marketing 3
MKT 341 Consumer Behavior 3
STAT 241 Statistical Methods 4
Public Relations Core Credits 40
Public Relations Emphasis Courses
Take 5 courses from the following with advisor's approval:
COMT 326 New Technology and Communication 3
COMT 328 Essentials of Video Production 3
COMT 428 Advanced Video Production 3
COMT 425 Media Effects 3
Total Public Relations Emphasis Credits 15

Online Elective Courses
Complete at least 28 credits of appropriate electives selected in consultation with an advisor.  Students are encouraged to work with an advisor when pursuing any of these degree programs to ensure that courses selected will successfully meet all degree requirements and also fulfill the student’s academic interests and goals.  For academic advising and course selection assistance, please contact the MSU Billings Online University Advisor at advisor@msubonline.org .

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