Public Information
The public information concentration 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.
Concentration Requirements
To meet the requirements for the public information concentration, students must satisfactorily complete the following requirements:
A minimum of 46 credit hours in the concentration, consisting of:
One of the following courses:
| SPE 212 | Global Speech, Human Rights and Social Justice | 4 |
| SPE 308 | Group Presentation and Leading Change | 4 |
| THR 204 | Acting I for Non-Majors | 3 |
At least 15 credit hours in English (ENG), Literature (LIT) and/or Writing (WRI) courses:
ENG or LIT
| English or literature courses | 8 |
WRI
| Writing course | 4 |
One of the following:
| PSC 101 | Introduction to American Government | 4 |
| PSC 326 | Political Campaigns and Electoral Politics | 4 |
| PSC 426 | Public Opinion | 4 |
| HIS 326 | The History of U.S. Foreign Relations | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
At least 8 credit hours in Art (ART) or other Communication (COM) courses:
ART/COM
Studio performance courses are accepted