2011-2013 Undergraduate Catalog

Department of Communication and Theatre (cont'd)

Bachelor of Science Degree
Major in Public Relations Ñ

  Credits
General Education Requirements
(See page 71) Students should consult with their advisors to determine if specific courses are necessary in order to satisfy the General Education requirements within this major.
37
 
Public Relations Core Requirements
COMT 200 Exploring Communication Studies 3
COMT 210 Group Dynamics 3
COMT 222 Media Writing 3
COMT 310 Organizational Communication 3
COMT 320 Introduction to Mass Communication 3
COMT 322 Principles of Public Relations 3
COMT 330 Persuasion 3
COMT 422 Issues in Public Relations 3
COMT 426 Case Studies in Public Relations 3
COMT 427 Public Relations Ethics 3
COMT 429 The Law of Public Communication 3
COMT 465 Communication Theory 3
COMT 470 Capstone Project 3
*STAT 216 Introduction to Statistics 4
Total 43
 
Public Relations Electives Supplemental Courses
Following advisor’s consultation, select 2 courses (6 credits) from the following:
COMT 230 Advanced Public Speaking 3
COMT 321 Theories of Media and Society 3
COMT 325 Introduction to Visual Communication 3
COMT 328 Essentials of Video Production 3
COMT 420 Advertising, Media, and Culture 3
COMT 421 Communicating Online 3
COMT 461 Multicultural Mass Communication 3
COMT 480 Health Communication 3
COMT 481 Media for Social Change 3
COMT 482 Women, Media and Health 3
THTR 337 Performance Theory and Criticism 3
THTR 383 Performance for the Camera 3
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 “C” 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/msubonline.

*May satisfy General Education 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 F S
WRIT 101 3  
WRIT 201   3
STAT 141   3
COMT 130   3
General Education 9 6
COMT 110 3  
Total 15 15
Second Year F S
COMT 200   3
COMT 210 3  
STAT 216   4
COMT 222 3  
General Education 9 9
Total 15 16
Third Year F S
COMT 310 3  
COMT 320 3  
COMT 322 3  
COMT 330   3
General Education w/Lab 4  
PR Elective   3
Elective 6 6
Total 15 16
Fourth Year F S
COMT 422 3  
COMT 426   3
COMT 427   3
COMT 429 3  
COMT 465 3  
COMT 470   3
PR elective 3  
Electives 3 5
Total 15 14

Ñ 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.

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