Transfer Guide JCCC AA to UCM BS Public Relations

AA General Education Requirements: 30 Semester Hours

The below courses can be taken as part of the general education program at JCCC. If these courses are not taken at JCCC, they must be completed at UCM.

All students must complete a minimum of 42 credit hours in general education. Some majors require additional hours due to required coursework. See The General Education Program Requirements  for full listing of requirements at UCM. 

• SPD 121 Public Speaking transfers as  COMM 1000 - Public Speaking GE (3) *
• ENGL 121 Composition I transfers as  ENGL 1020 - Composition I GE (3) *
• ENGL 122 Composition II transfers as  ENGL 1030 - Composition II GE (3) *

AA Elective Options: 30 Semester Hours

The below courses are required for BS Public Relations majors and may be taken as part of the 30 required elective hours for the AA degree at JCCC. If these courses are not taken at JCCC, they must be completed at UCM.

• JOUR 130 Principles of Public Relations transfers as  PR 2620 - Principles of Public Relations (3) *
• JOUR 125 Fundamentals of Advertising transfers as  PR 3640 - Integrated Strategic Communication (3)

Minimum Total Hours Required for JCCC AA: 60 Semester Hours

Major Requirements: 36 Semester Hours

• PR 1600 - Orientation to PR (3)
• PR 3605 - Survey of Public Relations Research and Theory (3)
• PR 3610 - Writing and Editing (3) *
• PR 3620 - Strategic Planning and Research for PR (3) *
• PR 3625 - Design and Layout (3)
• PR 4605 - Public Relations Internship (1-3) (3)
• PR 4610 - Public Relations Management and Industry Practices (3)
• PR 4630 - Electronic & Social Media for Public Relations (3)
• PR 4650 - Public Relations & Promotional Law (3)
• PR 4680 - Advanced PR Writing (3)
• PR 4685 - Strategic Public Relations Case Analysis (3)
• PR 4690 - Public Relations Campaigns (3)

PR Electives from the Following: 12 Semester Hours

• PR 4600 - Special Topics in Public Relations (3) (3-9)
• PR 4605 - Public Relations Internship (1-3)
• PR 4625 - Innovative Public Relations (1-9)
• PR 4627 - Special Projects in Public Relations (1-3) (1-9)
• PR 4640 - Advanced Public Relations Design (3)
• PR 4655 - Global Sports Public Relations (3)
• PR 4670 - Strategic Crisis Communication (3)
• PR 4675 - Media Training (3)

Free Choice Electives: 12 Semester Hours

Free choice elective hours may vary depending on transfer coursework and course selection at UCM.

Minimum Total Hours Required for BS: 120 Semester Hours

*Course must be completed with a grade of C or higher for admission to PR program.

This guide is based on the UCM 2019 Undergraduate Catalog and is subject to change. This guide is a recommendation only and your actual program may vary. Time to degree completion and course sequencing will depend on any credits transferred to UCM and on planned placement in math, reading, and writing. See the current UCM Undergraduate Catalog and JCCC Course Catalog for a complete listing of academic policies, curriculum, prerequisites, and course descriptions.