Tiger Take-off

LIVE STREAM

NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION, 8/19/23

LIVE STREAM

Close Request info for Mass Communication

Public Relations

Public Relations Degrees

BA
BS
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
College of Arts and Sciences 1

College of Arts and Sciences

Earn a degree in the fields of Art and Design, Human Performance, Humanities, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, Social Sciences, and more.

Learn More