Graduate Certificate in Public Relations (6 courses, 18 credit hours)

PSPR 201 Public Relations Principles & Practices
PSPR 202 Advanced Writing for Communications Professionals
PSPR 204 Media Relations in the New Media World
PSPR 205 The Business & Budgeting of Public Relations
PSPR 206 Ethical Standards in Public Relations & Public Affairs
LGAF 223 (formerly PSC 220) Public Opinion, Political Socialization and Public Relations

Master’s Degree in Strategic Public Relations
Start with the required core courses listed above, then proceed to the master’s degree by taking an additional five courses in advanced-level public relations strategies (15 credit hours).

Additional Core Courses

PMGT 202 Research Methods for Political Managers
PSPR 208 Strategic Marketing & Marketing Communications
PSPR 300 Public Relations & Public Affairs Capstone Research Project

Elective Courses (2 courses, 6 credits)

PMGT 214 Public Opinion Dynamics
PMGT 216 Speechwriting
PMGT 230 Issues Management
PMGT 231 Lobbying
PMGT 233 Grassroots
PMGT 241 Crisis Management
PMGT 256 International Political Consulting
PSPR 210 Special Topics in Public Relations
PSPR 221 Consumer Behavior
PSPR 222 Multicultural Marketing
CPS 294 Independent Study