Minor in Public Relations
The Minor in Public Relations is available to any CSULB student, except for those who are majors in journalism. A minimum of 18 units is required. The minor is composed of three required core courses (9 units) and three elective courses (9 units).
- JOUR 120 News Writing and Ethics (3)
*"C" or better required.
Prerequisite: None
- JOUR 270 Principles of Public Relations (3)
*"C" or better required.
Prerequisite: None
- JOUR 478. Public Relations Case Studies (3)
Prerequisites: JOUR 120 and JOUR 270 with a grade of "C" or better
Take three courses (9 units) from the following:
- JOUR 104. Social Media Communication (3)
Prerequisite: None.
- JOUR 305. Media Design (3)
*"C" or better required.
Prerequisite: JOUR 120 with a grade of "C" or better.
- JOUR 374. Written Communication for Public Relations (3)
*"C" or better required.
Prerequisites: JOUR 120 and JOUR 270 with a grade of "C" or better, JOUR 370.
- JOUR 375. Strategic Communication for Public Relations (3)
*"C" or better required.
Prerequisite: JOUR 120 and JOUR 270 with a grade of "C" or better.
- JOUR 470. The Digital Public Relations Toolbox (3)
Prerequisite: JOUR 120 and JOUR 270 with a grade of "C" or better
- JOUR 471. Public Relations Management and Campaigns (3)
Prerequisites: JOUR 374 or JOUR 375 with a grade of "C" or better.
- JOUR 485. Public Relations Agency (3)
Prerequisites: JOUR 270 with a grade of "C" or better and consent of the instructor.
- JOUR 494. Research Methods (3)
Prerequisite: Upper division standing.
- JOUR 498. Internship (3)
Prerequisite: Senior standing or consent of instructor.