Curriculum

Build strong writing and presentation skills and learn the principles and processes behind effective communications management.

You will learn the principles, processes, skills, and management of public relations programs designed to attain or maintain interorganizational or social accord.

Selectd courses:

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206

Public Relations Principles and Practice

Introduction to the field of public relations, its history and future; careers; job requirements; role as management function building two-way communications for organizations and their publics; ethics and social responsibility; social media trends; and emerging technology.

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376

Content Optimization for Public Relations Writing

Emphasize strategic public relations and social media writing; research, compose and develop multimedia content for social sharing, websites and other media for various purposes; respond to crisis situations within the social sphere; and develop an ePortfolio.

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425

Public Relations Cases and Campaigns

Students apply management, strategic planning, problem solving, tactics and research to client needs. Teams design, execute and evaluate appropriate integrated campaigns for actual clients. Frequent client/team contact and interaction required.