Introductory Courses (1000 level)
Students must complete the 3 required introductory courses:
- COM 1000 - Surv of Communication Studies
- COM 1100 - Public Speaking
- COM 1200 - Intro to COM Research
Theory Courses (2000 level)
Students must choose one (1) theory class from the following:
- COM 2300 - Theories of Mass Communication
- COM 2440 - Theories of Organizational Com
Students must choose any additional (1) theory (2000 level) class
Advanced Topics Courses (3000 level)
Students must complete the following classes:
- COM 3460 - Public Relations
- COM 3462 - Public Relations Writing
- COM 3464 - Public Relations Campaigns
Students must choose one (1) advanced topic class each from two (2) distinct areas:
- Interpersonal Communication (COM 3401 — COM 3407)
- Journalism (COM 3360 — COM 3390)
- Media Production (COM 3301 — COM 3308)
- Media Studies (COM 3340 — COM 3355)
- Organizational Communication (COM 3440 — COM 3445)
- Performance Studies (COM 3240 — COM 3290)
- Rhetorical Studies (COM 3201 — COM 3207)
Advanced Research Course (4000 level)
Students must take either:
- COM 4001 - Qualitative Research in COM
- COM 4002 - Quantitative Research in COM
Capstone Course (5000 level)
Students must complete the Capstone Course:
- COM 5050 - Senior Project
Internship Requirement
Students must complete a Public Relations Internship for this specialization and join the Public Relations Student Society of America. The Internship must be approved by the Specialization Expert.
