Public Relations: Thesis Track
2017-2018
Second Summer Session (6 credits):
| GRA 617 Visual Communications Theory & Practice | 3 |
| PRL 604 Writing for News & Public Relations | 3 |
| Seminar: Introduction to Public Relations and the Graduate Experience | 0 |
Fall Semester (12 credits):
| COM 698 Media Law | 3 |
| PRL 605 Public Relations Theory | 3 |
| PRL 611 Public Relations Research | 3 |
| PRL 614 Advanced Public Relations Writing for Digital Platforms | 3 |
Winter Session
| New York City Benchmark Trip (Highly recommended but not required) | 0 |
Spring Semester (12 credits):
| PRL 615 Public Relations Campaign Planning and Execution | 3 |
| PRL 725 Public Relations Management | 3 |
| Two research and theory electives chosen with advisor | 6 |
First Summer Session (6 credits):
| COM 997 Master’s Thesis | 6 |
| Total Credits in Program | 36 |
2018-2019 (Pending State Approval)
Second Summer Session (7 credits):
| PRL 601 PR Principles and Practices | 1 |
| PRL 604 Writing for News & Public Relations | 3 |
| VIS 607 Graphic Design Fundamentals | 3 |
Fall Semester (13 credits):
| COM 617 Multimedia Storytelling | 3 |
| PRL 603 Foundations of Analytics, Social Listening and Information Gathering | 1 |
| PRL 605 Public Relations Theory | 3 |
| PRL 611 Public Relations Research | 3 |
| PRL 614 Advanced Public Relations Writing for Digital Platforms | 3 |
Winter Intercession or Spring (1 credits):
| COM 690 Independent Study (Thesis Preparation) | 1 |
Spring Semester (15 credits):
| COM 697 Advertising and PR Law | 3 |
| PRL 615 Public Relations Campaign Planning and Execution | 3 |
| PRL 725 Public Relations Management | 3 |
| Theory Course (chosen with advisor) | 3 |
| Research Methods Course (chosen with advisor) | 3 |
Maymester (3 credits):
| PRL 530 Special Topics in Public Relations Maxwell School | 1.5 |
Summer Session I & II (3 credits):
| COM 997 Master’s Thesis | 3 |
| Total Credits in Program | 40.5 |