PR & Communications Program Curriculum
You can earn your Master of Professional Studies in the Field of Public Relations and Communications in just 30 credits, which can be completed in as little as 18 months, including a two-semester, hands-on capstone project.
This program caters to current and aspiring public relations and communications professionals, offering a comprehensive curriculum aimed at developing strategic communicators adept at shaping narratives, building relationships and credibility, and responding to contemporary and emerging challenges.
Registration Help for New and Continuing Students
Please reach out to the Student Success Coach assigned to your program for assistance. They can provide guidance on recommended courses for your first semester, as well as ongoing assistance for continuing students. They are available to help you by phone, email or virtual appointments.
The following requirements must be fulfilled: 30 credits, including 13 credits in core courses, 2 to 5 credits in professional skills courses, and at least 12 credits in courses taken in one concentration.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required core courses | ||
| PSPR 6201 | Strategic Public Relations: Principles and Ethical Practice | |
| PSPR 6204 | Media Relations in a Digital World | |
| PSPR 6205 | Fundamentals of Business and Finance for PR Professionals | |
| PSPR 6299 | Capstone Research Project Proposal | |
| PSPR 6300 | Capstone Research Project | |
| Professional skills courses | ||
| 2 to 5 credits in professional skills courses selected from the following in consultation with the program director: | ||
| PSPR 6213 | Communications Research Methods | |
| PSPR 6214 | Digital Storytelling | |
| PSPR 6215 | Public Speaking and Presentations | |
| PSPR 6216 | Writing for Public Relations Professionals | |
| PSPR 6219 | Advanced Topics in Social and Digital Media | |
| Concentration requirement | ||
| At least 12 credits in one of the following concentrations: | ||
| Corporate communications concentration | ||
| PMGT 6420 | Corporate Public Affairs | |
| PSPR 6207 | Sustainability Communications | |
| PSPR 6210 | Special Topics in Public Relations | |
| PSPR 6224 | Global Public Relations Strategy and Practice | |
| PSPR 6226 | Digital Communication Platforms and Strategies | |
| PSPR 6229 | Corporate Communications | |
| PSPR 6230 | Crisis and Issues Management | |
| Government communications and public affairs concentration | ||
| PMGT 6402 | Applied Political Communications | |
| PMGT 6420 | Corporate Public Affairs | |
| PSPR 6210 | Special Topics in Public Relations | |
| PSPR 6226 | Digital Communication Platforms and Strategies | |
| PSPR 6228 | Communicating for Social Change | |
| PSPR 6230 | Crisis and Issues Management | |
| Nonprofit communications concentration | ||
| PMGT 6410 | Grassroots Engagement | |
| PSPR 6207 | Sustainability Communications | |
| PSPR 6210 | Special Topics in Public Relations | |
| PSPR 6224 | Global Public Relations Strategy and Practice | |
| PSPR 6225 | Nonprofit and Association Communication Strategies | |
| PSPR 6226 | Digital Communication Platforms and Strategies | |
| PSPR 6228 | Communicating for Social Change | |
| PSPR 6230 | Crisis and Issues Management | |