The request to establish COMM 4445

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 PUBLIC RELATIONS CONCENTRATION (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. Students choosing this concentration complete the following courses:

 JOUR 2100 Language Craft (2)

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)

PLUS:

COMM 4410 Professional Internship (3) for standard public relations major

            Or

 Course Description

COMM 4445. International Professional Internship. (3 or 6) Prerequisites: Junior or Senior standing; Communication Studies major, and 2.0 GPA in all coursework in the major.  Similar to COMM 4410, Professional Internship, but COMM 4445 internship placements are with organizations reflecting a significant global/international component or focus.  As with COMM 4410, students work 8-10 hours per week (total 120 hours per semester) for 3 credit hours, or 16-20 hours (total 240 hours per semester) for 6 credit hours in an approved placement.  With permission of the student’s advisor and the Communication Studies Internship Coordinator, the course may be repeated for credit in a different internship placement. Graded on a Pass/No Credit basis. (Fall, Spring, Summer)