Bachelor of Arts in Advertising and Public Relations

International Communication

Time of day and term options for completing this degree:

Day Undergraduate

  • Courses are available during the day
  • Courses are normal (16 week) terms

Advertising and public relations (APR) are multi-billion dollar industries that affect our lives on a daily basis. For example, the average American views more than 3,000 commercial messages per day. Moreover, these fields are continuing to grow domestically as well as globally. Advertising and public relations clearly impact business, political and social arenas.

The APR major seeks to prepare students for competitive success within a dynamic advertising/public relations environment. The major offers students an opportunity to develop skills to assess different international perspectives, develop innovative approaches and implement creative designs.

The APR major is intended for students who are interested in positions such as copywriters, art directors, media planners, account executives, public relations specialists and strategic planners. The Advertising/Public Relations major may also lead to careers in business, marketing and non-profit fields.

* The 300 and 400 level Dialogues course requirements may be embedded within the major. Courses with an asterisk meet both major requirements and the university core requirements.

COM 101 Introduction to Communication and Media 
COM 111 Presentational Communication 
GVC 235  Web Design and Interactive Media or   
COM 310  Online and Print Journalism I
COM 350* Communication Law and Ethics 
COM 360*
Communication Theories or
GVC 395  Visual Communication Theory 
COM 475* Senior Communication Seminar 
COM 115 Introduction to Advertising and Public Relations 
COM 280  Content Design 
COM 212  Public Relations Planning and Strategy 
COM 340  Advertising Writing and Design 
COM 341* Persuasion and Propaganda 3
COM 375*  Advertising, Public Relations and Society 
COM 492* Strategies in Advertising Research 3

(Choose two courses from the following)

COM 241 Group Communication 
COM 290  Branding 
COM 305*
Media and Society 
COM 320  International Media 
COM 321  Gender Communication 
COM 365  Magazine Production
COM 440  PR Practices 
COM 451*
Intercultural Communication 
       
Free Elective (300+) 3
  Free Elective 27
Total Credits 120
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