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Communication B.S. Concentration in Public Relations - 4 Year Degree Plan

2025-2026

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Lamar University's Bachelor of Science in Communication with a concentration in public relations integrates communication theory with practical application, and students are able to develop a portfolio of skills and abilities valuable to any employer: critical thinking, problem solving, effective listening, trend awareness, persuading and effective written communication. The program is only offered on-campus and has courses in public relations writing, advanced public speaking, foundations of social media, etc. After graduating, you'll have the ability to create and maintain a positive image for the clients you represent. 

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NOTE: Degree plans may change over a four-year period. This may not be the most current list of course requirements for your program. It is always advised that you check Degree Audit in Banner Self-Serv or your advisor for the most up-to-date degree requirements and to track your progress toward a degree.Visit the for information about course equivalency and degree applicability of transfer credit on a statewide basis. 

FIRST     YEAR
Fall Hours Grade Spring Hours Grade
Creative Arts 3 ______ COMM 1321 Business and Prof Speech 3 ______
COMM 1311 Introduction to Communication 3 ______ MATH 1332 Contemporary Mathematics I 3 ______
ENGL 1301 Composition I 3 ______ COMM 1373 Media Writing 3 ______
COMM 2362 Introduction to Public Relations 3 ______ ENGL 1302 Composition II 3 ______
COMM 1307 Intro Mass Comm 3 ______ HIST 1301 U.S. History I 1763-1877 3 ______
  Hours 15 ______   Hours 15 ______
SECOND   YEAR
Fall Hours Grade Spring Hours Grade
MATH 1342
or PSYC 2317
 Elementary Statistical Methods 
or Introduction to Statistical Methods
 3 ______ Social and Behavorial Sciences 3 ______
COMM 1318 Interpersonal Communication 3 ______ POLS 2301 Intro to American Government 3 ______
COMM 3362 Public Relations Writing 3 ______ COMM 3315 Advanced Public Speaking 3 ______
HIST 1302 U.S. History II Since 1877 3 ______ Lab Science 3 ______
Lab Science 3 Language, Philosophy, Culture 3 ______
  Hours 15 ______   Hours 15 ______
THIRD     YEAR
Fall Hours Grade Spring Hours Grade
COMM 3335 Argumentation and Critic Think 3 ______ COMM 3365 Corp Mktg Video Production 3 ______
POLS 2302 Intr to American Government II 3 ______ COMM 4390 Communication Theory 3 ______
COMM 4383 Persuasion 3 ______ COMM 4370 Issues Management Seminar 3 ______
COMM 3364 Foundations of Social Media 3 ______ COMM 4365 Social Media Campaigns 3 ______
Minor/Elective 3 ______ Minor/Elective 3 ______
  Hours 15 ______   Hours 15 ______
FOURTH     YEAR
Fall Hours Grade Spring Hours Grade
COMM 4310 Communication Law 3 ______ COMM 4300 Communication Senior Seminar 3 ______
COMM 4360 Research Methods Communication 3 ______ COMM 4330 Ethics, Media and Society 3 ______
COMM Elective 3 ______ COMM 4362 Public Relations Cases/Campaigns 3 ______
MKTG 3310 Principles of Marketing 3 ______ Minor/Elective 6 ______
Minor/Elective 3 ______
  Hours 15 ______   Hours 15 ______