Continuing Education
Public Relations Certificate Program
A Competency Certificate is an official recognition that a student has satisfactorily completed a specific core of courses as determined by the academic department and, therefore, has had an in-depth exposure to the special field and has achieved a level of competency in the skill area.
Program Requirements
(18 Credits Total Required*)
| Required Courses |
|---|
| COM201 |
Introduction to Communications |
3 |
| COM202 |
Writing for Media |
3 |
| COM349 |
Principles of Public Relations |
3 |
| Choose three of the following: |
|---|
| COM300 |
Communication Research |
3 |
| COM335 |
Writing for Corporations |
3 |
| COM351 |
Public Relations Writing |
3 |
| COM370 |
Fundamentals of News Writing |
3 |
| COM300 |
Communication Research |
3 |
| COM455 |
Public Relations Case Studies |
3 |
| COM466 |
Crisis Communication in P.R. |
3 |
The Certificate of Competency in Public Relations will be awarded to students satisfactorily completing six(6) courses as indicated above. The individual must maintain a grade-point average of 3.0 as a minimum for courses taken at Salem State College.
* A total of 9 credits may be transferred from other accredited institutions.
Registration Information
Division of Continuing Education & Special Programs
Salem State College
352 Lafayette Street
Salem, MA 01970
Telephone: 978-542-6300
Fax: 978-542-6336
Program Specific Information
Communications Department
Public Relations Certificate Program
Salem State College
352 Lafayette Street
Salem, MA 01970
Telephone: 978-542-6450
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