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 Communication - 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 Communication - 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

Required Courses6
Electives12
Total Hours18

Required Courses

COMM:219Introduction to Public Relations3
COMM:406Public Relations Theory3
Total Hours6

Electives

Select 12 credits of the following:12
COMM:307
Principles of Social Media
COMM:303
Public Relations Writing
COMM:309
Public Relations Publications
COMM:404
Public Relations Cases
COMM:409
Public Relations Strategic Campaigns
COMM:450
Special Topics in Communication 1
Total Hours12