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Public Relations Minor

Public Relations students in a board room

Create communication strategies for an organization

Study the context and processes public relations professionals use to establish and maintain lines of communication between an organization and its audiences. Learn the practical techniques for producing public relations content and how to communicate those strategies effectively to a client. The Public Relations minor program requires 24 total credits.

Course

Title

COM 105

Understanding Media

COM 137

Introduction to Public Relations

COM 211

News Writing and Reporting

COM 237

Public Relations Writing and Production

COM 308

Document Design
or COM 315 Web Design

COM ___

Two courses to be selected from: COM 317, 338, 339, 399

COM 405

Advanced Public Relations Strategies
or COM 437 Special Events Planning

Recommended Course

Course

Title

COM 228

Business and Professional Speaking (to meet general education requirement)

PRSSA

The Waynesburg University Public Relations Student Society of America Chapter is a pre-professional organization that strives to enhance your education, broaden your network and launch your career. The Chapter does this by attending various events regionally and nationally and engaging in activities and or workshops to develop professionally. 

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