Program Outline
Master of Arts in Public Relations and Corporate Communication

The Master of Arts in Relations and Corporate Communication requires the successful completion of the required core (15 credit hours), and seven courses (21 hours) from the approved electives for a total of 36 hours. The student also is required to successfully complete a comprehensive examination during the last term of coursework.

Every student in the M.A. in Relations and Corporate Communication program must pass the Writing Proficiency Exam by the end of the first semester. Students who do not pass the Writing Proficiency Exam will be required to take additional coursework in writing and pass the exam before continuing in the graduate program. These credit hours do not apply toward the M.A. degree.

A cumulative average of B (3.0) or better is required for graduation. Any student who has received two C grades or a grade below a C while in the program is liable to departmental or school action, including dismissal.

A student will be allowed no more than seven years to complete the program.

Students who plan to enroll in COM 690 (Public Relations Campaigns) and who do not have public relations courses in their undergraduate programs must first complete COM 590 (Public Relations Principles and Case Studies).