The public relations sequence offers basic skills courses in writing, editing, and design and adds focused classes in the principles of the field, in writing documents for public relations, in the analyzing of and discussion of case histories, and in public relations campaigns. A student in this sequence prepares to enter such fields corporate, organizational, government/public affairs, and non-profit career opportunities.
Public relations students must complete an internship. A&M-Commerce students have recently worked at area and DFW companies, public relations firms, advertising agencies, print media, hospitals, and other non-profit organizations.
A minor in public relations is offered for students in other departments who wish to complement their studies with work in the techniques and practices of public relations. View Catalog
Guest speakers are utilized in public relations classes, and professional practitioners teach classes during some semesters.
Course descriptions and requirements for the B.S. or B.A. are explained in the A&M-Commerce Catalog. Please call (903) 886-5239 and ask for Dr. Lamar W. Bridges or (903) 886-5345 and speak with Dr. John Mark Dempsey, department head.
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