2024-2025 Graduate Catalog

Public Relations and Journalism, Post- Baccalaureate Certificate

(12 credits)

In a constantly changing media landscape, radio, television, print and electronic journalism are converging to create new ways for people to find information. At the same time public relations specialists are in increasing demand as organizations seek to get their messages out to stakeholders and the wider community. The concrete skills of writing, reporting and research never go out of style. This certificate is unique in that it is the only program of its kind in New Jersey.

Program Requirements

Choose any four (12 credits) from the following.

COMM 5009PUBLIC RELATIONS THEORY, STRATEGY AND MANAGEMENT

3

COMM 5280NEWS LITERACY

3

COMM 5535CRISIS COMMUNICATION

3

COMM 5550MEDIA MANAGEMENT

3

COMM 5620CONVERGENT JOURNALISM

3

COMM 5640PUBLIC RELATIONS CASES

3

COMM 5665PUBLIC RELATIONS WRITING

3