Public Relations and Organizational Communication

in the Communication Studies Department

Required Courses in Department Core (12 hours)

• CST 190 Introduction to Communication Studies (3)
• CST 301 Theories of Communication (3)
• CST 302 Research Methods in Communication (3)
• CST 499 Senior Project in Communication Studies (3)

Required Courses in Emphasis (12 hours)

• CST 260 Professional Communication (3)
• CST 350 Organizational Communication (3)
• CST 360 Public Relations (3)
• CST 452 Contemporary Approaches to Organizational Communication (3) OR
• CST 460 Planning, Implementing and Evaluating the Public Relations Campaign (3)

Possible Elective Courses in Emphasis (at least 9 hours)

• CST 230 Introduction to Interpersonal Communication (3)
• CST 240 Fundamentals of Computer-Mediated Communication (3)
• CST 291 Participation in Communication Studies Activities (1-3)
• CST 320 Rights and Responsibilities in Communication
• CST 351 Interviewing Principles and Processes (3)
• CST 354 Health Communication (3)
• CST 362 Public Relations Tools and Strategies (3)
• CST 370 Telecommunication Media Writing (3)
• CST 380 Leadership Communication (3)
• CST 399 Independent Study in Communication Studies (1-3)
• CST 412 Persuasion (3)
• CST 450 Internship in Communication Studies (1-6)
• CST 452 Contemporary Approaches to Organizational Communication (3)
• CST 460 Planning, Implementing and Evaluating the Public Relations Campaign (3)
• CST 491 Special Topics in Communication Studies(3)
• PSY 341 Social Psychology (3)
• PSY 376 Industrial Psychology (3)

Plus Elective Courses in Communication Studies (6 hours) consistent with emphasis area.

Total: 39 credit hours (minimum)