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2004-2005 EIU Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2004-2005 EIU Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]


Department of Communication Studies

Communication Studies: Public Relations Option



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(BA)

The field of public relations demands a variety of skills in all forms of communication, analysis, critical thinking and technology from its professional practitioners. Professionals must be responsive in a complex and diverse organizational environment to multiple and often competing demands. The public relations option prepares students to function effectively in this dynamic environment. Program emphasis is in preparing students for corporate, agency, nonprofit and other public relations positions.

Total Semester Hours: 45 

Electives


Total Semester Hours: 12

Selected in consultation with an advisor.

Suggested Four-Year Plan of Study


First Year, First Semester - Total Hours: 15-16


  • Humanities/Fine Arts. Credits: 3
  • Social and Behavioral Sciences. Credits: 3
  • FLG or Elective. Credits: 3-4

First Year, Second Semester - Total Hours: 15-16


  • Humanities/Fine Arts. Credits: 3
  • Science. Credits: 3
  • FLG or Elective. Credits: 3-4

Second Year, First Semester - Total Hours: 16


  • Social and Behavioral Sciences. Credits: 3
  • Science with Lab. Credits: 4

Second Year, Second Semester - Total Hours: 15


  • Humanities/Fine Arts. Credits: 3
  • Social and Behavioral Sciences. Credits: 3

Third Year, First Semester - Total Hours: 15


  • SPC Elective. Credits: 3
  • Elective. Credits: 3
  • Elective. Credits: 3
  • Elective. Credits: 3

Third Year, Second Semester - Total Hours: 15


  • SPC Elective. Credits: 3
  • Elective. Credits: 3
  • Elective. Credits: 3

Fourth Year, First Semester - Total Hours: 15


  • Elective or Senior Seminar. Credits: 3
  • SPC Elective. Credits: 3
  • Elective. Credits: 3
  • Elective. Credits: 3

Fourth Year, Second Semester - Total Hours: 15


  • Elective or Senior Seminar. Credits: 3
  • SPC Elective. Credits: 3
  • Elective. Credits: 3
  • Elective. Credits: 3

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