Qualified students enter the professional sector to refine skills and knowledge. Supervised internships approved by the School allow placements in industry, government, radio, television, print media, research agencies, etc. A signed contract must be completed prior to the start of the internship. Pass/fail only.

Students refine their ability to meet strategic goals through creative message executions. Media options and their impact on message structure and preparation are explored more fully. Application is made of pertinent theoretical principles such as source credibility, selective exposure/perception, and learning theory. Presentation skills stressed. Portfolio preparation and review.

This course is designed to reinforce and expand the knowledge learned in the introductory public relations course, ISC 341. The course will provide students with an opportunity to apply public relations principles and approaches to institutional experiences. Emphasis will be placed on actual case studies, and students are expected to demonstrate a high level of proficiency in written and oral communication skills.

This course is designed to reinforce and expand the knowledge learned in the introductory public relations course, ISC 341. The course will provide students with an opportunity to apply public relations principles and approaches to institutional experiences. Emphasis will be placed on actual case studies, and students are expected to demonstrate a high level of proficiency in written and oral communication skills.

An overview of the strategic use of media in integrated promotional campaigns is provided. Students acquire basic skills in quantitative and qualitative evaluation of media; choice of target audience, use of secondary research on products and audiences; development of media objectives, strategies and tactics; and the oral and written presentation of media plans. The basic structure of media organizations is discussed.

This course will introduce students to special event planning processes and strategies. Emphasis is on creating, organizing, and managing both physical and virtual events. Topics will include research and planning, attracting sponsors and exhibitors, using integrated strategic communication to generate publicity and awareness, and evaluating event effectiveness toward reaching client objectives.

An advanced senior capstone course in which students unify strategies and tactics by applying knowledge and skills developed in their research, creative, account management, public relations, and/or direct response and major elective courses. The format for this synthesis requires students to establish strategy, develop, execute, and present a multichannel integrated campaign. Student teams compete for client approval on national, regional, or local accounts.

An advanced senior capstone course in which students unify strategies and tactics by applying knowledge and skills developed in their research, creative, account management, public relations, and/or direct response and major elective courses. The format for this synthesis requires students to establish strategy, develop, execute, and present a multichannel integrated campaign. Student teams compete for client approval on national, regional, or local accounts.

An advanced senior capstone course in which students unify strategies and tactics by applying knowledge and skills developed in their research, creative, account management, public relations, and/or direct response and major elective courses. The format for this synthesis requires students to establish strategy, develop, execute, and present a multichannel integrated campaign. Student teams compete for client approval on national, regional, or local accounts.

This course will focus on selected topics of industry practice associated with the integrated fields of strategic communication. Title assigned each time the course is offered. May be repeated with different subtitles to a maximum of nine credits.