Program: Public Relations, B.A./B.S. - SUNY Plattsburgh

Apr 18, 2025

2024-2025 University Catalog

Curriculum 0292/309

The public relations major is your gateway into corporate communications, public affairs, media relations, sports and entertainment marketing, event planning, social media and more. You will learn campaign planning, audience analysis, public opinion research, and the latest analytics in social media. For more information contact the Journalism and Public Relations Department . For help with schedule planning refer to the 4-Year Degree Map .

Major Departmental Requirements 43 Credits

Introductory Courses (12 cr.)

Professional Preparation: (10 cr.)

Writing Requirements: (9 cr.)

Digital Media: (3 cr.)

Select one course from the following:

Applications: (6 cr.)

Select two courses from the following:

Supervised Practical Experience: (3 cr.)

Complete at least three credits from the following:

PRE 433 - Public Relations Agency Practicum (1 to 2 cr.) - Staff (1 cr.); Management (2 cr.)
PRE 497 - Advanced Public Relations Practicum (3 cr.)
PRE 498 - Internship (1 to 12 cr.)

Cognate Requirements 3 Credits

Select one course from the following:

Additional Degree Requirements

Completion of all Undergraduate Degree Requirements , including General Education: The Cardinal Core Curriculum , elective courses if applicable, and a total of 120 credits minimum.
A minimum GPA of 2.0 in Major Departmental Requirements.
Students must earn a minimum grade of C in PRE 211 , PRE 314 , PRE 452 , and PRE 466 .