MSU Billings Catalog

Public Relations Bachelor of Science Degree *Program placed on moratorium*

Required Courses

General Education Requirements31
Students should consult with their advisors to determine if specific courses are necessary in order to satisfy the General Education requirements within this major.
Public Relations Core Requirements
COMX 210Communication in Small Groups *3
COMX 300Exploring Comm Studies3
COMX 320Prin of Organizational Comm3
COMX 330Principles of Media Studies3
COMX 341Public Advocacy3
COMX 351Principles of Public Relations3
COMX 400Communication Theory3
COMX 401Communication Law and Ethics3
COMX 431New Media Skills3
COMX 452Issues in Public Relations3
COMX 456Case Studies in Public Rltns3
COMX 460Research Methods3
COMX 481Campaign Planning3
COMX 499Capstone3
JRNL 270Reporting the News3
Subtotal45
Electives44
Total Minimum Credits120
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May satisfy General Education requirements.

Note: Substitutions between options can be made with advisor or consent. Students must earn a grade of “C” or above in courses used to satisfy major or minor requirements in the Communication Department. The Department of Communication offers a BA in Communication Arts online. Check the university website for details at https://www.msubillings.edu

Certain courses in this program have prerequisites; students should check the course descriptions for required prerequisites.

Suggested Plan of Study

This sample schedule is a suggested plan for students to follow in completing the Bachelor of Science Degree Major in Public Relations.  Due to course schedule changes and staff assignments, students may not be able to follow the plan exactly.  This suggested plan is not a substitute for careful advising by Departmental faculty.  Students should consult with their advisors to plan classes before registering each term.

First Year
Fall
WRIT 101College Writing I3
General Education9
COMX 115Intro to Interpersonal Comm3
Total15
Spring
STAT 141Intro to Statistical Concepts3
COMX 111Intro to Public Speaking3
General Education9
Total15
Second Year
Fall
COMX 300Exploring Comm Studies3
JRNL 270Reporting the News3
General Education w/Lab7
COMX 320Prin of Organizational Comm3
Total16
Spring
General Education12
COMX 330Principles of Media Studies3
Total15
Third Year
Fall
COMX 351Principles of Public Relations3
COMX 400Communication Theory3
General Education3
PR Emphasis3
Elective3
Total15
Spring
COMX 460Research Methods3
COMX 431New Media Skills3
COMX 481Campaign Planning3
PR Emphasis3
Elective3
Total15
Fourth Year
Fall
COMX 401Communication Law and Ethics3
COMX 456Case Studies in Public Rltns3
COMX 435Media Criticism3
Electives6
Total15
Spring
COMX 499Capstone3
Electives11
Total14