Certificate in Public Relations & Public Affairs

The certificate in public relations and public affairs prepares students to pursue a career that blends the principles of public relations with public affairs. A student who chooses to pursue this certificate will be trained to work in media relations in governmental and non-governmental organizations and follow careers such as campaign managers, communications specialists, community organizers, media relations, social advocates, etc.

Program of Study

Mass Communication Core (9 Hrs)

Choose three Courses (9 hours) from the section below.

COMM 2101 - Writing for Multimedia Credits: 3 *
COMM 3105 - News Writing & Reporting Credits: 3 *
COMM 3304 - Crisis Communication Management Credits: 3 *
COMM 3401 - Introduction to Public Relations & Strategic Communication Credits: 3 *
COMM 3405 - Health Communication Credits: 3 *
COMM 4105 - Opinion and Editorial Writing Credits: 3 *
COMM 4402 - Strategic Campaign Principles Credits: 3 *

Electives (6 Hrs)

Choose two courses from the section below.

POLS 4501 - The Media & Politics Credits: 3 *
POLS 4521 - Party Politics & Voting Behavior Credits: 3 *
POLS 3601 - African American Politics Credits: 3 *
POLS 3602 - Fundamentals of Public Administration Credits: 3 *
POLS 3211 - American Constitutional Law Credits: 3 *
POLS 3221 - Civil Rights & Liberties Credits: 3 *
POLS 3231 - American Presidency Credits: 3 *
POLS 3502 - Non-Profit Organizations Credits: 3 *
POLS 2101 - Introduction to Political Science Credits: 3 *

Certificate in Public Relations & Public Affairs

Program of Study

Mass Communication Core (9 Hrs)

Electives (6 Hrs)

Total: 15 Hours