Communication Studies, Public Relations Concentration, B.A.

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The Public Relations concentration is designed to provide students with a general background in public relations as a professional practice. Students examine both the theory and application of public relations.

All program-level Admissions and Progression Requirements are in addition to the University of North Carolina at Charlotte Admission Requirements .

Admission Requirements

Freshmen and Transfers

See University Admission Requirements
Minimum GPA: 2.0
Transferable Credit Hours: 24

Currently Enrolled Students

Overall GPA of at least 2.0.

Degree Requirements

The program leading to the Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication Studies requires 120 credit hours. In addition to the requirements for the Communication Studies major, students may also complete coursework in a specific concentration of study, or electives as specified for those students who are completing the major without a concentration. Courses that are required within a particular concentration or used as electives within the concentration cannot simultaneously be used to fulfill Major Course requirements. The concentrations are designed to provide students with the opportunity to pursue more extensive study in the communication context most relevant to their professional and social goals.

General Education Courses (31-32 credit hours)

For details on required courses, refer to the General Education Program . Total hours to satisfy General Education Requirements may vary as some general education requirements may be double-counted in the major with departmental approval. Please see your advisor for information.

Foreign Language Requirement (0-8 credit hours)

For details on required courses, refer to the College of Humanities & Earth and Social Sciences Foreign Language Requirement .

Communication Studies Core Courses (21 credit hours)

The Communication Studies Core Courses are designed to provide a thorough understanding of fundamental communication processes and are structured into two categories:

General Theory/Skills Courses (15 credit hours)

Research Methodology Courses (6 credit hours)

Concentration Courses (18 credit hours)

Required Concentration Courses (15 credit hours)

Required Internship (3 credit hours)

Select one of the following:

COMM 4410 - Professional Internship (3 or 6) (for the standard Public Relations major)
COMM 4445 - International Professional Internship (3 or 6)

Unrestricted Elective Courses

As needed to complete the credit hours required for graduation.

Degree Total = 120 Credit Hours

Honors Program

For details about the Honors Program in Communication Studies, visit the program page .