Public Information

The public information specialization is designed for the student who works in or wants to work as a communication specialist, most likely for a public or nonprofit agency, and who desires to combine select courses from a variety of related disciplines into a cohesive degree. To meet the requirements for the public information specialization, students must satisfactorily complete 86 credit hours, including:

Degree Requirements

A minimum of 46 credit hours in the specialization, consisting of:

COM 224	Mass Media and Society	4
COM 225/WRI 225	Media Writing	4
COM 232	Visual Literacy	4
COM 384	Writing for Public Relations	4
THR 204	Acting I for Non-Majors	3

At least 15 credit hours in English (ENG) and/or writing (WRI) courses.

THR 204: or an equivalent or higher theatre performance course

At least one of the following courses:

GWA 203	Political Parties and Interest Groups	4
GWA 326/COM 326	Political Campaigns and Electoral Politics	4
GWA 426/COM 426	Public Opinion, the Media and Power	4

At least 8 credit hours in art (ART) or other communication (COM) courses

Studio/performance and cross-listed courses are accepted

GWA courses cross-listed with COM are accepted

At least 15 of the above credit hours must be earned at the University.

At least 16 of the above credit hours must be earned in courses at the 300-level or higher.

44 credit hours may be earned through electives of the student’s choosing.