MEDA 252 - Practice of Public Relations

Credit(s): 3
3 hours lecture, 3 hours contact
Cross-Listed With: COMM 252
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 111 and MEDA 154
A course designed to provide an understanding of public relations in our society: how it is planned, produced and evaluated. The key types of communication required for productive public relations are examined. Weekly writing assignments are required to develop familiarity with the practices of professional public relations. As a final project, students will develop a campaign program, create appropriate materials for the press, and become familiar with the scope of communication channels available for effective public relations.