Department of Communication, Journalism and Public Relations

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The Department of Communication, Journalism, and Public Relations offers three Bachelor of Arts programs of study in Communication, Journalism, and Public Relations and Strategic Communication. Courses are available in communication theory, interpersonal and organizational communication, media studies, rhetorical studies, critical/cultural studies, print and broadcast journalism, public relations, and advertising.

Departmental Honors and Scholarships

All communication, journalism and public relations majors with a minimum university grade point average of 3.00 and a minimum grade point average of 3.60 in the major are considered candidates for departmental honors. The department awards the following scholarships: the Donald C.Hildum Scholarship for communication students demonstrating academic promise and community involvement, the Oakland Press Scholarship for excellence in journalism, the Bunting and Briggs Freedom of the Press Scholarship, the Richard D. French public relations tuition award and the Nancy A. French award.

Programs

• Communication, B.A.
• Journalism and Media Studies, B.A., Specialization in Broadcasting and Digital Media Practice
• Journalism and Media Studies, B.A., Specialization in Journalism
• Journalism and Media Studies, B.A., Specialization in Media and Society
• Public Relations and Advertising, B.A.

• Communications, B.A./M.A.

• Advertising Minor
• Communication and Deaf Studies Minor
• Communication Minor
• Communication, Advocacy and Social Justice Minor
• Digital Media Production Minor
• Health Communication Minor
• Interactive and Social Media Minor
• Journalism Minor
• Organizational Communication Minor
• Public Relations Minor
• Relational Communication Minor

Courses

• PR 4900 - Special Topics in Public Relations and Advertising