Public Relations, Minor
Minor in Public Relations (C60100M)
Program Contact
Dr. Julia Spiker
jspiker@uakron.edu
330-972-7198
The following information has official approval of The School of Communication and The Buchtel College of Arts & Sciences, but is intended only as a guide. Completion of this minor is contingent upon many factors, including but not limited to: class availability, total number of required credits, work schedule, finances, family, course drops/withdrawals, successfully passing courses, prerequisites, among others.
The following courses constitute a “Minor in Public Relations” and must be completed with a minimum grade point average of 2.0 overall for the minor to be noted on the student’s record. A minor in Public Relations may only be awarded at the time a student receives a Baccalaureate degree. Please refer to the University Requirements for Minor Areas of Study for specific graduation information regarding minors.
Summary
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | 6 | |
| Electives | 12 | |
| Total Hours | 18 | |
Required Courses
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| COMM 219 | Introduction to Public Relations | 3 |
| COMM 406 | Public Relations Theory | 3 |
| Total Hours | 6 | |
Electives
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Select 12 credits of the following: | 12 | |
| Principles of Social Media | ||
| Public Relations Writing | ||
| Public Relations Publications | ||
| Public Relations Cases | ||
| Public Relations Strategic Campaigns | ||
| Special Topics in Communication 1 | ||
| Total Hours | 12 | |
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COMM 450 Special Topics in Communication needs to be in Public Relations.