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Oct 07, 2024
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2024-2025 College Catalog
Public Relations and Journalism, A.A.
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ASSOCIATE OF ARTS | Transfer program |PRJ.AA | Cip code:09.9999
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Program Description
In the Public Relations and Journalism Associate of Arts, students learn and apply standard journalism techniques and public relations strategies. Students explore the importance of public relations to individuals and organizations. Students also learn skills such as interpersonal communication and public speaking that give them a competitive edge to gain employment and be successful in the area of public relations and/or journalism. The Public Relations and Journalism Associate of Arts (A.A.) degree is recommended for students planning to pursue a bachelor’s degree in public relations or journalism.
Program Outcomes
Graduates of the Public Relations and Journalism Associate of Arts (A.A.) will be able to:
- Apply effective public relations strategies that align with the goals of an individual or an organization.
- Demonstrate various communication skills and journalism techniques that are used by practitioners in the field.
- Utilize industry-standard media technology in the production of news reports
- Explain how public relations supports organizations and individuals.
Required Courses (in expected order)
Program Total: 60 Credits
Transferability
Credit earned at any public institution in the state shall be transferable to any other institution if the:
- Credit is from a college or university parallel course or program;
- Grades in the block of courses transferred average 2.00 or higher; and
- Acceptance of the credit is consistent with the policies of the receiving institution governing students following the same program. Refer to ARTSYS at artweb.usmd.edu and the receiving institution’s catalog to select transferable courses.
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