The request to revise JOUR 2100, Public Relations Concentration in Communication Studies BA, and Minor in Journalism

Date: September 30, 2015
To: College of Liberal Arts & Sciences
From: Office of Academic Affairs
Approved On: September 17, 2015
Approved by: Undergraduate Course and Curriculum Committee
Implementation Date: Summer 2016

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JOUR 2100 Language Craft (2) Writing Foundations in Communication Studies (0) Prerequisite: Pre-Communication or Communication Studies major, or Journalism minor. A self-paced in-depth examination of correct grammar, punctuation and writing style. Refinement of students’ writing skills for journalism and public relations applications. Introduction to Associated Press Stylebook. No credit hours. Students must pass a test to demonstrate a proficiency in grammar, punctuation and word usage. (Online Fall, Spring)

******Concentration in Public Relations (24 hours)

The Public Relations concentration is designed to provide students with a general background in public relations. Students examine both the theory and practice of public relations.

Required Concentration Courses

Students choosing this concentration complete the following courses:

  • JOUR 2100 Language Craft (2) Writing Foundations in Communication Studies (0)
  • JOUR 2160 Introduction to Journalism (3) (W)
  • COMM 2145 Principles of Public Relations (3)
  • COMM 3245 Public Relations Writing (3)
  • COMM 3246 Public Relations Strategy (3)
  • COMM 4145 Communication Campaigns (3)

And one of the following:

  • COMM 4410 Professional Internship (3) (for the standard Public Relations major)
  • COMM 4445 Professional International Internship (3) (for the Certificate in International Public Relations)

Elective Concentration Courses

Students select at least four six hours from the following:

  • ANTH 4120 Intercultural Communication (3)
  • COMM 2102 Advanced Public Speaking (3)
  • COMM 3055 Topics in Public Relations (3)
  • COMM 3141 Organizational Communication (3)
  • COMM 3880 Independent Study (3)*
  • COMM 4101 Media and the Law (3)
  • COMM 4141 Advanced Organization Communication (3)
  • COMM 4147 International Public Relations (3)
  • COMM 4410 Professional Internship (3)*
  • ENGL 2116 Technical Communication (3)
  • JOUR 3160 Advanced News Reporting and Writing (3)
  • JOUR 3161 News Editing (3)
  • JOUR 3162 Feature Writing (3)

*with approval of advisor

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Minor in Journalism

The Minor in Journalism provides an introduction to journalism areas such as writing, editing, feature writing, layout and design, and related communication and media issues. The minor consists of 20 18 hours of coursework.

Required Courses (11 9 hours)

  • JOUR 2100 Language Craft (2) Writing Foundations in Communication Studies (0)
  • JOUR 2160 Introduction to Journalism (3) (W)
  • JOUR 3160 Advanced News Reporting and Writing (3)
  • JOUR 3162 Feature Writing (3)

Elective Courses (9 hours)

The 9 hours of elective coursework needed to complete the minor may be selected from:

  • ENGL 4204 Expository Writing (3)
  • ENGL 4182 Information Design and Digital Publishing (3)
  • JOUR 3050 Topics in Journalism (3)
  • JOUR 3161 News Editing (3)
  • JOUR 3163 Visual Communication in the Media (3)
  • JOUR 3401 Journalism Practicum (2)
  • ARTG 2181 Graphic Design I (3)
  • ARTG 3183 Graphic Design II (3)
  • ARTT 2191 Photographic Media I (3)
  • COMM 3120 Communication and the Mass Media (3)
  • COMM 3127 Global Media (3)
  • COMM 3050 Topics in Communication Studies (3)*
  • COMM 3880 Independent Study (1-3)*
  • COMM 4101 Media and the Law (3)
  • COMM 4102 Federal Interpretation of the First Amendment (3)
  • COMM 4410 Professional Internship (3)*
  • POLS 3103 Public Opinion (3)
  • POLS 3104 Mass Media (3)

*with approval of advisor

With their advisor’s approval, students in the Communication Studies major may count as related coursework any course used to fulfill requirements for the Journalism minor as long as that course is not simultaneously being used to fulfill either core or concentration requirements of the major.