Dec 05, 2025  
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog

Public Relations Minor


This minor introduces students to public relations and related fields such as marketing and social media. Public relations involves the strategic management of communication and relationships between organizations and their key audiences. The minor centers on both conceptual and practical courses in public relations and media writing.

Students should consult their advisor when selecting electives and planning their coursework. Communication and Media Studies majors may count only 6 credits from the minor toward their major requirements. An additional 15 credits, beyond those used for the major, must be completed to fulfill the minor.

Program Requirements


The Minor in Public Relations consists of 21 credits. A grade of “C” or higher is required on all coursework for the minor.