Communication: Public Relations - B.S. Degree
Department of Communication
Office: 311 McEwen Hall
(716) 673-4729
Roslin Smith, Chairperson
Email: Communication.Department@fredonia.edu
Website: https://www.fredonia.edu/academics/colleges-schools/college-liberal-arts-sciences/communication
Focuses on the theoretical constructs and professional skills necessary to effectively mediate the goals and obligations of an organization and the needs and concerns of the public. The emphasis on ethics, campaign design and management and the production of messages for targeted audiences prepares students to serve as communication advocates in a variety of professional and civic settings. Please note: at least 12 credit hours must be taken at Fredonia.
Major Requirements
The department requires all students to declare and complete a minor or a semester studying abroad. The minor must be officially recognized by the offering department and be chosen in consultation with a Communication advisor. Students electing the study abroad option are required to complete a complimentary course at Fredonia chosen in consultation with their advisor.
Students who have dual majors with both majors inside the Communication department are still required to have a minor outside the department or meet the criteria for the study abroad option. A second major outside the Communication department will also satisfy this requirement.
A grade of C or better is required for a course to satisfy a major requirement.
Communication Core:
Major Core Courses:
NOTE:
- COMM 422 serves as Capstone experience and must be taken at the Fredonia.
Elective Courses
Choose 12 credit hours from the following (9 credit hours must be taken at 300-400 level):
NOTE:
- COMM 111-118: Computer mini-courses, 1 credit hour each. Only three credit hours may be from the one-credit mini-courses.
Total Credit Hours: 43