Public Relations Minor
Eight courses totaling 24 units are recommended for the lower/upper division requirements for the public relations minor.
Lower Division Requirements
JRN150 Media and Society
Functions, responsibilities, and influence of various mass media and emerging forms of niche media in society. Students review the theories, structures, functions, practices, economics, critical analyses, and historical aspects of mass media and its social responsibility in society. (3 units; Fall/Spring & OPS)
JRN150-A Pearson, MaryAnn |
01/25/2021 | T | 8:45 AM - 10:15 AM | CBU Virtual ONLN |
JRN150-A Brodie, Victoria K |
09/07/2021 | TTh | 8:45 AM - 10:15 AM | TBA |
JRN150-A Pearson, MaryAnn |
01/10/2022 | T | 8:45 AM - 10:15 AM | TBA ONLN |
JRN170 Writing for Mass Media
An introduction to mass media writing. Students will utilize journalistic reporting, editing and writing for mass audiences intended for distribution across electronic and print media outlets. (3.0 units; Fall/Spring & OPS)
JRN170-A Singh, Sonya C |
01/25/2021 | MWF | 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM | CBU Virtual SYNC |
JRN170-A Singh, Sonya C |
09/07/2021 | MWF | 8:15 AM - 9:15 AM | James Complex 048 |
JRN170-A Singh, Sonya C |
01/10/2022 | MWF | 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM | James Complex 048 |
PRL202 Introduction to Public Relations
This course will provide an introduction to the historical, theoretical and practical aspects of public relations with focus on the role of public relations in society, as well as an examination of the communication planning process. (3 units; Fall; Spring)
PRL202-A Brodie, Victoria K |
01/25/2021 | MWF | 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM | CBU Virtual SYNC |
PRL202-A Brodie, Victoria K |
09/07/2021 | MWF | 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM | James Complex |
PRL202-A Brodie, Victoria K |
01/10/2022 | MWF | 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM | TBA |
Upper Division Requirements
JRN320 Media Law, Ethics and Copyright
An introduction to the ethical and legal aspects of public relations and journalism, including print, online and broadcasting. Students will gain practical insight into the field through review of real-world case studies and materials on ethics, policies and law. (3 units; Fall/Spring & OPS)
JRN320-A Pearson, MaryAnn |
01/25/2021 | TTh | 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM | CBU Virtual SYNC |
JRN320-A Pearson, MaryAnn |
09/07/2021 | TTh | 3:45 PM - 5:15 PM | James Complex 052 |
JRN320-A Pearson, MaryAnn |
01/10/2022 | TTh | 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM | TBA |
JRN349 Editng for Prnt and Online Media
A course involving students in an in-depth study of procedures of copy editing for newspapers, magazines and online media. Through assignments and exercises, students will develop superior skills in grammar and word usage, punctuation, spelling, style, fact-checking, use of reference books, and writing headlines and captions. Students will practice substantive editing, and proofreading for print and online media. The special conditions of the increasingly important Internet to copy editors will be demonstrated. Prerequisite: ENG 113 or JRN 170. (3 units; Fall/Spring & OPS)
JRN349-A Quezada, Robert G. |
01/25/2021 | MWF | 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM | CBU Virtual SYNC |
JRN349-A STAFF, STAFF |
01/10/2022 | MWF | 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM | TBA |
PRL300 Public Relations
Principles, history and professional practice of public relations and the writing and production of materials for special events, newsletters, and brochures. (3 units; Fall/Spring & OPS)
PRL300-A Pearson, MaryAnn |
01/25/2021 | T | 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM | CBU Virtual ONLN |
PRL300-A Pearson, MaryAnn |
09/07/2021 | T | 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM | James Complex ONLN |
PRL300-A Pearson, MaryAnn |
01/10/2022 | T | 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM | TBA ONLN |
PRL302 Public Relations Writing
This course will provide students with practical application of public relations writing process for various media with focus on targeting public using research, audience analysis, and message design. (3 units; Fall)
PRL302-A Pearson, MaryAnn |
09/07/2021 | MWF | 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM | James Complex |
PRL402 Public Relatns Rsrch and Campgns
This course will provide students with the basic skills and practical experience to plan, develop, execute and evaluate public relations campaigns through case study analysis and actual campaign development. This will be achieved through case study analysis and team-based campaign development. (3 units; Spring & OPS)
PRL402-A Brodie, Victoria K |
01/25/2021 | MWF | 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM | CBU Virtual SYNC |
PRL402-A Brodie, Victoria K |
01/10/2022 | MWF | 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM | James Complex 104 |