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Belmont University Undergraduate Catalog 2016-17

Academic Policies | Expenses | Programs of Study

Bachelor of Social Work (B.S.W.)
Public Relations Management
Professional Bachelor of Business Administration Curriculum
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science in Liberal Studies
Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science in Ministry


Public Relations Management

The Public Relations Management program prepares adult learners to become effective Public Relations practitioners. The interdisciplinary Public Relations Management major reflects the diversity of the profession and includes the core public relations practices of writing, research, and client relationships as well as broader exposure to communication strategies and practices through elective courses.

Public Relations Management Hours
General Education Core Requirements for B.S. or B.A. 59-61
Technical Requirements (Hours Counted in Gen Ed Core) 0
MDS 1500, Mass Media and Society (3)
PRL 1180, Public Relations Principles (3)
Major Requirements 30
LIS 1100, Intellectual Growth and Inquiry 2
PRL 2130, Public Relations Writing I 3
PRL 2180, Public Relations Writing II 3
PRL 2810, Public Relations Cases 3
PRL 3180, Public Relations Research 3
PRL 4190, Public Relations Campaigns 3
MDS 4110, Media Ethics or
MDS 4100, Communication Law
3
Electives from any Public Relations (PRL) course 12
LIS 4015, Capstone 1
Electives 34-36
Total Hours Required for the Program 128

Public Relations Management Courses (PRM)

PRM 2100. Special Studies in Public Relations Management (3). Special studies in PRM courses may be repeated up to three times under different titles.

PRM 3100. Special Studies in Public Relations Management (3). Special studies in PRM courses may be repeated up to three times under different titles.

PRM 4100. Special Studies in Public Relations Management (3). Special studies in PRM courses may be repeated up to three times under different titles.

PRM 4910. Internship (1-3). On-the-job training in a media organization / public relations setting. Student assignments will be consistent with vocational objectives. Normally taken during the junior or senior year.
Gen. Ed. Designation: EL (I - Interships, Clinicals, Practica).

Public Relations Courses (PRL)