Interdisciplinary minor in
Public Relations

Department of Speech Communication

Department of Journalism
   
 

The field of public relations demands a variety of skills in all forms of communication, analysis, critical thinking and technology from its professional practitioners. Professionals must be responsive in a complex and diverse organizational environment to multiple and often competing demands. The public relations minor prepares students to function effectively in this dynamic environment.

The minor is composed of 29 semester hours. Students select from among the following courses:

Required Courses....................................................................................................
JOU 2101, 2901, 3302; SPC 3100, 3500; SPC 4919 and 4920 or JOU 4919 and 4920
21 hrs
Internship................................................................................................................
SPC 4275 or JOU 4275
1 hr
Electives.................................................................................................................
BUS 3010, 3470; INT 3123, 3343; JOU 3000, 3102, 4760; SPC 3470, 3230, 3300,3520, 3540, 3610, 3620
9 hrs
Total.......................................................................
31 hrs
   
 

If you are interested in the public relations minor, you should see one of the following advisors:

 
Dr. Christine Helsel
Speech Communication
CH 2050
cfch@eiu.edu
581-6941
Terri Johnson
Journalism
Buz
cftli@eiu.edu
581-