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Public Relations Degrees
Emphasis
Minor
Major with Public Relations Emphasis
37 Hours
Required Courses – 31 hours
- MAC 175 Intro to Broadcast- 3
- MAC 240 Reporting and Newswriting – 3
- MAC 245 Copyediting – 3
- MAC 345 Mass Media Ethics – 3
- MAC 365 Public Relations – 3
- MAC 371 Writing for Public Relations – 3
- MAC 405 Mass Media Law – 3
- MAC 451 Internship – 3
- MAC 461 Advanced Public Relations – 3
- MAC 465 Graphic Design for Mass Media – 3
- MAC 490 Senior Portfolio – 1
Electives — choose at least two from the following courses: – 6 hours
- MAC 275 Broadcast Newswriting- 3
- MAC 300 Social Media 3
- MAC 330 Photojournalism – 3
- MAC 370 Media Advertising – 3
- MAC 380 Special Topics – 3
- MAC 386 Mass Communication Practicum – 3
- MAC 421 Advanced Photojournalism – 3
- MAC 440 Advanced Reporting and Newswriting – 3
TOTAL HOURS REQUIRED FOR MAJOR: 37
Minor with Public Relations Emphasis
24 HOURS
Required Courses – 18 hours
- MAC 175 Intro to Broadcast- 3
- MAC 240 Reporting and Newswriting – 3
- MAC 245 Copyediting – 3
- MAC 365 Public Relations – 3
- MAC 371 Writing for Public Relations – 3
- MAC 461 Advanced Public Relations – 3
Electives — choose at least two from the following courses: – 6 hours
- MAC 330 Photojournalism – 3
- MAC 370 Media Advertising – 3
- MAC 386 Mass Communication Practicum – 3
- MAC 405 Mass Media Law – 3
- MAC 440 Advanced Reporting and Newswriting – 3
- MAC 465 Graphic Design for Mass Media – 3
TOTAL HOURS REQUIRED FOR MINOR: 24
Careers in Public Relations
- Publicist
- Copywriter
- Public Relations Specialist
- Social Media Manager
- Spokesperson
- Brand Ambassador
- Content Manager
- Director of Public Affairs
- Executive Assistant
- Event Coordinator
- Lobbyist
- Media Director
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