Public Relations, B.S.

Location(s): Statesboro

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The Public Relations Program provides a foundation for public relations students for effective and ethically-sound communication practices. Students in the program are introduced to public relations history and contemporary practices, and these concepts are reinforced through courses that allow them to practice research, strategic communication, and campaign planning, especially within the context of a collaborative and inclusive environment. These foundations prepare students for responsible, strategic decision-making represented in senior-level and capstone courses.

Degree Requirements: 124 Credit Hours

See Core Curriculum for required courses in Area A1 through Area E.

General Requirements (Core Areas A - E) Credit Hours: 42

Additional Requirements Credit Hours: 4

Area F - Courses Appropriate to Major Credit Hours: 15

Select one of the following Credit Hours: 3

Foreign Language - through 2001
Significant International Content Course

Major Requirements Credit Hours: 19

Select one COMS Upper Division Course Credit Hours: 3

Select two Upper Division PRCA courses Credit Hours: 6

Select one from the following media elective courses Credit Hours: 3

MMJ 3000+ Upper Division Elective (approved by the advisor)
MMJ 3200 - News Reporting and Writing II (3 Credit Hours) (approved by the advisor)
MMJ 3335 - Copy Editing (3 Credit Hours)
MMJ 3631 - Fundamentals of Multimedia Journalism (3 Credit Hours)
MMJ 4336 - Digital Journalism (3 Credit Hours)
PRCA 3339 - Public Relations Publications (3 Credit Hours)

Select two of the following theory/law elective courses Credit Hours: 6

Select 3 credit hours from the following Credit Hours: 3

Upper Division Elective from COMM, COMS, FILM, MMFP, MMJ, PRCA, or THEA

Courses in Related Areas Credit Hours: 6

(Choose from Option A, Option B, or Option C)

Option A

Option B

MMJ 3000+ Upper-Division MMJ Writing Elective (such as MMJ 3332 , MMJ 3460 , etc, as approved by the advisor)
MMJ 3332 - Feature Writing (3 Credit Hours)

Option C

Students pursuing a double major or dual degree may count two upper-division courses from the second major or degree towards Courses in Related Areas.

General Electives

Select 14 credit hours of General Electives Credit Hours: 14

Total Credit Hours: 124

¹ A total institution GPA of 2.5 is required to register for internship credit. A maximum of 3 hours of internship can be applied toward graduation requirements.

Other Program Information

Students must make a minimum grade of “C” in each Communication Arts class to receive credit hour for that course.
Students wishing to also double major or minor in Multimedia Journalism (MMJ) must consult with their advisor regarding additional course requirements.

Advisement

Undergraduate Academic Advisement at Georgia Southern is provided to all degree-seeking undergraduate students by professional advisors. Academic Advisors are located on all three Georgia Southern University campuses. Students are required to meet with their assigned Academic Advisor at least once a semester. For more information visit the Academic Advisement catalog page.