Goucher College 2019-2020 Undergraduate Catalogue 
    
    Dec 04, 2024  
Goucher College 2019-2020 Undergraduate Catalogue PLEASE NOTE: This is an archived catalog. Programs are subject to change each academic year.

COM 238 - Public Relations (4 Cr.)

(GCR Humanities and Interdisciplinary Studies area)
An introduction to the history, role, and function of public relations. Course assignments focus on analyzing the responsibilities, strategies, tactics, and ethics of public relations practitioners. Students will also apply the basic principles of strategic public relations to managing campaigns, producing a variety of materials such as press releases and social media outreach, and evaluating the effectiveness of specific PR tactics. Prerequisite: COM 105 , COM 232 , and sophomore standing; or permission of instructor. Spring semester. Morris.