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Public Relations

Minor
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Authentic. Connective. Social.

Public relations is all about managing how people see and connect with brands in our fast-paced world. The PR minor teaches skills like persuasive writing, brand awareness, and crisis communication, making it valuable for students from different fields. 

Department of Strategic Communication

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Murrow College of Communications Faculty and Classes on the campus of Washington State University, Monday, February 6, 2023.

Pairs well with

  • Journalism and Media Production 
  • Agricultural Sciences 
  • Art, Architecture, and Design 
  • Business 
  • Music 
  • Sport and Fitness 

Minor Requirements

Required courses include:

  • COM 210
  • COMSTRAT 270 or COMSTRAT 383
  • COMSTRAT 301
  • COMSTRAT 310
  • COMSTRAT 312
  • COMSTRAT 395 or COM 486

Nine credits of upper-division work must be earned in WSU courses or through WSU-approved education abroad or educational exchange courses. A student may be admitted in the minor once they have been admitted into their major with a WSU GPA of 2.7 or higher. Students must maintain a GPA of 2.0 or higher to remain in the minor. Only two courses from the minor may be applied to a student’s major(s).

How to Admit to the Minor

Contact a Murrow Academic Advisor to be admitted.  

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WSU Catalog

Communication Requirements

Communication (COM) Course Descriptions

Strategic Communication (COMSTRAT) Course Descriptions

Questions?

Contact Student Services for more information about certifying as a major or minor.

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