·         How to get a Minor in Public Relations at the University of Montevallo

 We are pleased to announce the introduction of a Minor in Public Relations in the Department of Communication at the University of Montevallo. Below you will find answers to frequently asked questions.

 Total Hours for the PR Minor= 21

 What classes do I have to take to get a PR Minor?

 The following courses are required (9 hours)

          •    MC 200 Fundamentals of Journalism              

            •    COMS 220 Intro to Public Relations

            •    COMS 140 Principles of Public Speaking

3 elective hours from the following 4 Content areas (12 hours)

          Writing Content Area (choose one of the following courses)

          •   MC 255 Media Writing Fundamentals*           

            •    MC 265 Broadcast Newswriting

            •    MC 300 Advanced Journalism Practices          

            •    MC 452 Public Relations Writing*

            •    ENG 380 Advanced Composition                    

            •    ENG 455 Advanced English Grammar

Communication Management Content Area (choose one of the following courses)

·         COMS 344 Organizational Communication

•    COMS 200 Intro to Communication Research Methods

•    MG 361 Principles of Management & Organizational Theory

•    MC 455 Media Law

          Persuasion Content Area (choose one of the following courses)  

·        COMS 330 Persuasion                                  

•    COMS 430 Argumentation & Debate

•    COMS 450 Rhetorical Criticism                      

•    MC 452 Public Relations Writing*

•    MK 351 Principles of Marketing         

•    MK 352 Professional Selling
 

Production Content Area (choose one of the following courses)

•  MC 255 Media Writing Fundamentals* 

•   MC 310 Publication Layout & Design

•   MC 315 Television Post-Production

•   ART 250 Intro to New Media (Prerequisites may be waived for PR Minors)

•   ART 255 Intro to Graphic Design (To take this course, PR minors must complete prerequisites)

*Can only be used to satisfy one content area requirement.

 How do I sign up?

Talk to your advisor or contact the Chair of the Department of Communication

Dr. Sally Bennett Hardig (205) 665-6208; hardigsb@montevallo.edu