The philosophy of the program is that public relations practitioners must be versed in all the diverse communication specialties. Majors are therefore advised to take appropriate course work in other fields, as well as related studies in other schools and departments, from business to sociology. Student organizations include Allen Hall Public Relations (AHPR) and Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA). 

Primary Faculty: Pat Curtin (coordinator), Tiffany Derville Gallicano, Tom Hagley, Duncan McDonald, Kelli Matthews.

Sequence requirements:

a)  J350 Principles of Public Relations
b)  J440 Public Relations Writing (Prereq: JPR standing, J350)
c)  J452 Advanced Public Relations Writing (Prereq: J440)
d)  J453 Public Relations Planning and Problems (Prereq: J440)
e)  J454 Public Relations Campaigns  (Prereq: J453)

Things you should know about this major:

1. It is not possible to complete this major in one year.
2. J440, J452, J453 and J454 are offered every fall, winter and spring.
3. You may take J350 Principles of Public Relations while you are a premajor. However, you should probably wait until you are at least a sophomore before taking the class. You should also take J201 before you take this class. J350 is typically only offered in the fall and spring.
4. J350 is a prerequisite for J440 and they may not be taken together.
5. J440 is a prerequisite for J452 and they may not be taken together.
6. You may take J452 and J453 together but should take them in separate terms, if you can.
7. You may take J452 and J454 together but should take them in separate terms, if you can.
8. J453 is a prerequisite for J454 and they may not be taken together.
   

Portland Senior Experience

Launched in Spring 2006, the Senior Experience combines academics with access to the resources of a major metropolitan media market.  Students pursue up to 16 credits of coursework and complete a paid, part-time (20 hours per week) internship. 

For more information, contact Career Services Coordinator Bil Morrill.