Requirements

Public Relations major requirements

  • BUSI 307 Principles of Marketing
  • BUSI 367 Advertising
  • COMM 261 Mass Media and Modern Society
  • COMM 339 Persuasion
  • COMM 340 Communication Research Methods
  • PUBR 267 Layout and Design
  • PUBR 321: Vocational Discernment & Career Preparation
  • PUBR 363 Media and Public Relations Writing
  • ECON 200 Principles of Economics
  • PUBR 241 Introduction to Public Relations
  • PUBR 491 Public Relations Cases
  • Complete an approved internship

Complete one of the following courses

  • COMM 333 Organizational Communication
  • BUSI 105 Introduction to Commerce
  • BUSI 335 Human Resources
  • PSYC 237 Organizational/Industrial Psychology

Electives

Writing/public presentation students should consider

  • COMM 235 Small Group Communication
  • COMM 260 Introduction to Journalism
  • ENGL 301 Advanced Composition
  • ENGL 210 Creative Writing
  • ENGL 301 Advanced Composition

Print/digital imaging-focused students should consider

  • ARTD 230 Typography and Logo
  • ARTD 232 Poster Design
  • ARTD 237 Digital Photography

Business-focused students should consider

  • BUSI 305 Administration and Organization

Transfer Credits:

Across the Core Curriculum and other programs of Monmouth College, most transfer courses are accepted. Departments Chairs have the final determination regarding how transfer credit will be applied to meet major or minor requirements. More information for transfer students is available on our Admission Transfer Credits page.