Communication, BA, Concentration: Public Relations

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About the Program

The Communication degree offers students the opportunity to prepare for a wide range of careers where effective oral and written communication is essential. By combining a study of communication theory and research with an emphasis on performance, communication majors will see improvement in critical thinking, research, writing, team, interpersonal, and public speaking skills. Graduates of the program may find work in such diverse areas as organizational training and development, broadcasting and public relations. Internship opportunities are available to students that will allow them to network with professionals while continuing to build their communication skills.

Degree Requirements

PNW General Education Core (30 Credits)

English Composition (6 Credits): and
Speech Communication (3 Credits):
Quantitative Reasoning (3 Credits):
Natural Sciences (3 Credits):
Technology (3 Credits):
Humanities (3 Credits): Select one course from -
Social Sciences (3 Credits): Select one course from -
Additional Credits (3 Credits): Select one course from below that has not been used to meet another requirement -
First-Year Experience (FYE) (3 Credits):

CHESS College Core (36 Credits)

Modern Language (12 Credits)
Gender Issues (3 Credits)
Global Cultures (3 Credits)
Individual and Society (3 Credits)
Literature and the Arts (3 Credits)
Racial and Ethnic Diversity (3 Credits)
Social Ethics (3 Credits)
United States Tradition (3 Credits)
Western Heritage (3 Credits)

For courses that meet these requirements, .

Major Core (15 Credits)

Total 120 Credits Required

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Resources

The 8 semester plan of study is a recommended sequence of classes designed to show how this program can be completed within four years.

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For Financial Aid eligibility, click here. Annual FAFSA filing deadline is March 10. Financial Aid recipients are required to complete 30 credits per calendar year to stay eligible for the standard financial aid award.

Financial Guarantee: If you follow the degree map and find a course unavailable, you may be able to take the course for free in a future semester. Certain exclusions apply.