Journalism and Mass Communication: Public Relations, B.S.

Print Degree Planner (opens a new window) |

Curriculum Guide

Freshman Year

First Semester

BIOL 100 - Biological Science 4 Credit(s) (SR)^1,9
ENGL 100 - Ideas and Their Expression I 3 Credit(s) (WC)¹
FRST 101 - College Success 1 Credit(s) (SS)¹
HIST 103 - North Carolina A&T State University: A Legacy of Social Activism and Aggie Pride (formerly HIST 203) 3 Credit(s) (AA)^1,2or
HIST 106 - African-American History to 1877 (formerly HIST 201) 3 Credit(s) (AA)^1,2 or
HIST 107 - African-American History Since 1877 (formerly HIST 202) 3 Credit(s) (AA)^1,2
HPED Elective 1 Credit(s)
MATH 101 - Fundamentals of Algebra and Trigonometry I 3 Credit(s) (MLAR)¹

Semester Total: 15

Second Semester

ENGL 101 - Ideas and Their Expression II 3 Credit(s) (WC)¹
ENGL 226 - The Basic Grammar and Mechanics of Writing 3 Credit(s)
HIST 130 - The Contemporary Global Experience 3 Credit(s) (GL)^1,2or
HIST 207 - The World Since 1400 (formerly HIST 101) 3 Credit(s) (GL)^1,2or
HIST 216 - History of Africa Since 1800 3 Credit(s) (GL)^1,2or
HIST 231 - Genocide 3 Credit(s) (GL)^1,2
JOMC 102 - Interactive Communication in the Digital World (formerly JOMC 202) 3 Credit(s)
MATH 102 - Fundamentals of Algebra and Trigonometry II 3 Credit(s) (MLAR)¹
Grammar Proficiency Exam 3 Credit(s) (GPE)³

Semester Total: 15

Sophomore Year

First Semester

Foreign Language Level I 3 Credit(s) ⁴
JOMC 220 - Reporting and Writing Across Media Platforms 3 Credit(s)
JOMC 276 - Introduction to Public Relations 3 Credit(s)
Scientific Reasoning Elective 3 Credit(s) (SR)^1,9
SPCH 250 - Speech Fundamentals 3 Credit(s) (HFA)^1,2

Semester Total: 15

Second Semester

Foreign Language Level II 3 Credit(s) ⁴
JOMC 231 - Practicum II 1 Credit(s) ⁷
JOMC 224 - Editing for Print and Online Media (formerly JOMC 324) 3 Credit(s)
Minor or Elective 3 Credit(s) ^5,6
Minor or Elective 3 Credit(s) ^5,6
PSYC 101 - General Psychology (formerly PSYC 320) 3 Credit(s) (SBS)^1,2or
SOCI 100 - Principles of Sociology 3 Credit(s) (SBS)^1,2or
SOCI 200 - Introduction to Anthropology 3 Credit(s) (SBS)^1,2

Semester Total: 15

Junior Year

First Semester

JOMC 249 - Introduction to Multimedia (formerly JOMC 309) 3 Credit(s)
JOMC 303 - Mass Communication Research Methods 3 Credit(s)
JOMC 330 - Public Relations Writing 3 Credit(s)
JOMC 390 - Public Relations Case Studies 3 Credit(s)
Minor or Elective 3 Credit(s) ^2,6,7

Semester Total: 15

Second Semester

JOMC 386 - Public Relations Campaigns (formerly JOMC 486) 3 Credit(s)
JOMC 393 - Communications Law and Ethics (formerly JOMC 493) 3 Credit(s)
JOMC 396 - Publication Design and Layout (formerly JOMC 496) 3 Credit(s)
JOMC 492 - Mass Communication Professional Development Seminar (formerly JOMC 591) 2 Credit(s) ⁸
Minor or Elective 3 Credit(s) ^2,6,7

Semester Total: 14

Senior Year

First Semester

JOMC 498 - Mass Communication Internship (formerly JOMC 598) 3 Credit(s)
Minor or Elective 3 Credit(s) ^6,7
Minor or Elective 3 Credit(s) ^6,7
Philosophy Elective 3 Credit(s)
Political Science Elective 3 Credit(s)

Semester Total: 15

Second Semester

Business School Elective 3 Credit(s)
English Literature Elective 3 Credit(s) ¹⁰
Geography Elective 3 Credit(s)
HPED Elective 1 Credit(s)
JOMC Elective 3 Credit(s) ¹¹
Minor or Elective 3 Credit(s) ^6,7

Semester Total: 16

Total Credit Hours: 120

¹This course fulfills the University’s general education requirement. If course is not specified, see the General Education course list for course options and discuss with your advisor.
²General education requires 12 credit hours in the following areas: 3 hours in humanities and fine arts, 3 hours in social and behavioral sciences, 3 hours in global learning and 3 hours in African-American studies from the General Education course list. See your advisor to ensure you meet these hours.
³The Grammar Proficiency Exam is a pre and post assessment tool administered to students enrolled in JOMC 102  and again to students enrolled in JOMC 220  courses.
⁴Two levels of the same foreign language are required.
⁵Discuss minor or electives with your academic advisor.
⁶ACEJMC accreditation requires 72 credit hours outside the major.
⁷Consult the University Bulletin for Practicum requirements. Volunteers are encouraged to work in labs.
⁸Must take JOMC 492 - Mass Communication Professional Development Seminar (formerly JOMC 591)  the semester prior to enrolling in JOMC 498 .
JOMC 492  Prerequisites for Public Relations: Grammar Proficiency Exam, JOMC 220 , JOMC 224 , JOMC 276 , JOMC 330 , *JOMC 386 , JOMC 390  (*May be enrolled).
⁹Scientific Reasoning Elective: Must have 7 credit hours in the scientific reasoning with one lab hour (see the General Education course list for course options).
¹⁰Select from any courses under the following English Department subheadings: African-American Literature, Literature, or Women Writers and Women in Literature.
¹¹JOMC Electives must be discussed with advisor. JOMC Electives included but not limited to: JOMC 200 , JOMC 201 , JOMC 203 , JOMC 204 , JOMC 205 , JOMC 208 , JOMC 240 , JOMC 241 , JOMC 245 , JOMC 250 , JOMC 255 , JOMC 322 , JOMC 339 , JOMC 340 , JOMC 351 , JOMC 352 , JOMC 353 , JOMC 354 , JOMC 356 , JOMC 357 , JOMC 366 , JOMC 370 , JOMC 399 , JOMC 417 , JOMC 418 , JOMC 468 , JOMC 475 , JOMC 499  or JOMC 490 .