An applied, hands-on course that introduces students to the computing design software environment and the basics of Adobe Creative Suite and video editing software as tools to engage in the design process for the conceptualization and creation of communication design solutions.

Factual and persuasive writing for the mass media. Introduction to and practice in newswriting, public relations writing and advertising copywriting. Basic information gathering. In-class writing exercises require use of computers.

An applied course that teaches the fundamentals of cross-platform designs for strategic communication tactics, including print, digital, interactive, mobile and web-based media. Students learn basic design concepts and expand foundational technology skills to support public relations and marketing communication functions.

Examines how sport organizations attract fan attention and, ultimately, generate revenue by applying strategies and tactics related to public relations, advertising, marketing and sponsorship. Topics include sport promotion techniques, media relations, new technology, special event planning, ethics of the field, professionalism and career opportunities. Students learn about the practitioner's responsibilities to society, client/organization, fans, media and other practitioners.

Examines the strategic uses, impact and implications of emerging and social media. Addresses the need to adapt to a digital, networked marketplace where change is the rule rather than the exception. Expands student knowledge of emerging and social media and their application to advertising and public relations challenges. Students use this knowledge to find more strategic and effective ways to communicate with clients, publics, target markets and other stakeholders.

Focuses on social media analytics and measurement. Designed to train students to analyze metrics and maximize the digital success of brands. Using innovative examples and case studies, students focus on effectiveness and optimization while learning to apply analytic strategies and tools to build strong measurement competencies.

Explores the fundamentals of account management for both agencies and clients, including for-profit brands and non-profit organizations. Students learn basic business practices was well as client and agency structures and functions. Topics covered range from project estimating and budgeting to time management, relationship building and sales. Agency reviews and supplier selection and management are also covered. The ethical aspects of account management are stressed.

Students develop knowledge and skills related to strategic communications within a global marketplace. A variety of topics are addressed including the role of culture in global communication, differences in styles of communication across international groups and the role brands play in this process. Content explores culture as it applies to advertising and public relations directed at different international audiences and globalization, while keeping in mind the importance of ethics and social responsibility.

Designed to help students develop skills in an ever-diversifying marketplace. Addresses topics including transcultural marketing, the role of culture in communication, differences in styles of communication across groups and the role brands play in this process. Explores culture as directed to a broad range of people from multicultural audiences to immerging immigrant communities to generational marketing to LGBTQ communities and disabilities communities. Further, it leverages real world experiences by building connections to diverse local organizations.

Create content that builds brand awareness, creates brand preference and expands the brand’s reach by leveraging digital content. Provides tangible skills framed by digital strategy to deliver consistent, ongoing valuable content to consumers across multiple platforms.

Specific subjects of seminars to be announced in the Schedule of Classes. Variable topics.

Project in Advertising and Public Relations to be determined by the instructor.

Supervised study of a specific area or topic in Advertising and Public Relations.

Senior capstone that holistically integrates advertising and public relations. Students work in integrated groups to strategically plan, develop and present campaigns for real world clients. Campaigns include primary and secondary research and data analysis, objective setting and strategy development, media selection and message preparation, and creation of tactics to launch the campaign. Culminates in formal, competitive presentations to peers, instructor, client and industry professionals.

The application of rigorous methodology in developing and writing a thesis under the direction of an adviser.

Examines the strategic uses, impact and implications of emerging and social media. Addresses the need to adapt to a digital, networked marketplace where change is the rule rather than the exception. Expands student knowledge of emerging and social media and their application to advertising and public relations challenges. Students use this knowledge to find more strategic and effective ways to communicate with clients, publics, target markets and other stakeholders.

Focuses on social media analytics and measurement. Designed to train students to analyze metrics and maximize the digital success of brands. Using innovative examples and case studies, students focus on effectiveness and optimization while learning to apply analytic strategies and tools to build strong measurement competencies.

Explores the fundamentals of account management for both agencies and clients, including for-profit brands and non-profit organizations. Students learn basic business practices was well as client and agency structures and functions. Topics covered range from project estimating and budgeting to time management, relationship building and sales. Agency reviews and supplier selection and management are also covered. The ethical aspects of account management are stressed.

Students develop knowledge and skills related to strategic communications within a global marketplace. A variety of topics are addressed including the role of culture in global communication, differences in styles of communication across international groups and the role brands play in this process. Content explores culture as it applies to advertising and public relations directed at different international audiences and globalization, while keeping in mind the importance of ethics and social responsibility.

Create content that builds brand awareness, creates brand preference and expands the brand’s reach by leveraging digital content. Provides tangible skills framed by digital strategy to deliver consistent, ongoing valuable content to consumers across multiple platforms.

Specific subjects of seminars to be announced in the Schedule of Classes. Variable topics.