Minor in

Advertising & Public Relations

Online

Program Overview

The integrated Advertising and Public Relations minor focuses on the historical, societal and cultural impacts of the advertising and public relations industries. The skills you’ll gain complement a wide variety of academic majors, including general business, marketing and liberal arts.

Online Program Format

19 Credit Hours

$399 Tuition Per Hour

Learn to Communicate Effectively

Effective communicators are always in demand. With this minor, you’ll learn the history of advertising and public relations communication and gain an understanding of communication best practices.

Curriculum

The online minor in Advertising & Public Relations requires 19 credit hours. Advertising and Public Relations majors may not complete this minor

Please note that courses are subject to change.

Minor Courses

MC 101 Introduction to Mass Communication
JCM 103 Mechanics of Media Writing
APR 241 Introduction to Advertising and Public Relations
APR 280 Introduction to Audience Analysis*
APR 290 Introduction to Channels and Messaging
Two (2) APR/MC 400-level electives:
- APR 436 Viral Communication
- APR 437 Social Networks
- APR 439 Branding Principles & Practice

Ancillary Course

CIS 260 Introduction to Consumer and Media Research Resources (NOTE: This course is a prerequisite to APR 280)

Admission

Before selecting a minor, you must be admitted to a major program (bachelor’s degree). You can pursue the minor of your choice along with your major coursework with approval from your advisor.

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