Public Relations Course Descriptions
PRS340 - Public Relations (3 credits)
Principles and procedures in public relations: emphasis on role of the public relations practitioner as a specialist in communication; analysis of publications produced as a part of public relations; development of writing skills necessary for a Public Relations Practitioner. (Lecture/Lab format) Prerequisites: Junior standing and JOR 220 with a grade of C or better Note: This course is crosslisted with JOR 340. It is taught only in the Fall semester. Registration priority is given to students formally accepted into the PRS major. A few seats are reserved for Journalism majors, Public Relations minors and Journalism minors, all of whom register for JOR 340.PRS441 - Public Relations Practices (3 credits)
Practical application of traditional PR methods in implementing strategic campaigns emphasizing a variety of cost-effective tactics. Explores fundamental agency operations, client-agency relationships. Combines practical experience with individual projects, programs, and campaigns. (Practicum format) Prerequisite: PRS 340 Note: This course is crosslisted with JOR 441. It is taught only in the Spring semester. Registration priority is given to PRS majors. A few seats are reserved for Journalism majors, Public Relations minors and Journalism minors, all of whom register for JOR 441.PRS491 - Public Relations Internship (3 or 6 credits)
Supervised experience in public relations; a practical learning experience for students to submerge themselves in the dynamics of public relations. Requires a minimum of 120 hours (3 credits) or 240 hours (6 credits). May be repeated; maximum of 6 credits allowed toward graduation. Prerequisites: PRS 340, 441. Permission of instructor. Note: This class is offered Fall and Spring semesters and during the summer. Journalism majors and minors and Public Relations minors who wish internship experience in a PR setting should meet with the JOR 345 supervisor.Further information about PR internships is available from Regina Bell in Communication Studies (rbell@mail.uri.edu | 874-2857).
student advising
Please contact Regina Bell at 874-2857 or rbell@mail.uri.edu to schedule an advising appointment.
course information
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forms
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additional resources
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