Public Relations Undergraduate Courses

Some courses may not be offered every year. Check with the college or department office for current information about when specific courses are offered.  

For course syllabi, see the departmental website.

PR  199 MODULAR LEARNING EXPERIENCE     (1-3)

Foundations of intellectual inquiry.  In-depth study of a substantive problem.  Letter grad only.  May be repeated for up to 6 hours of credit.

PR  272 INTRODUCTION TO PUBLIC RELATIONS       (3)

Overview of public relations as a management function, including planning, ethics, public opinion, organizational contexts, skills, and related disciplines and technologies.

PR  299 MODULAR LEARNING EXPERIENCE     (1-3)

In-depth study of an aspect, concept, or problem. May be repeated for up to 6 hours of credit.

PR  332 PUBLICATION DESIGN       (3)

Applying publication design principles, structure and styles in the context of public relations. Type, illustrations, digital imaging, and new technology. Prerequisite: PHO 181 and Junior Status or higher

PR  371 PUBLIC RELATIONS CASE STUDIES AND RESEARCH       (3)

Case-study method of analysis of contemporary public relations problems for industry, nonprofit organizations, and governmental agencies. Research emphasized. Prerequisite: PR 272 and (MAT 110 with grade greater than or equal to C)

PR  372W PUBLIC RELATIONS WRITING       (3)

Writing for all media, including public service announcements, brochures, news releases, and newsletters; techniques for working with mass media and the public. This course fulfills NAU's junior-level writing requirement. Prerequisites: COM 101, JLS 130, ENG 105, and PR 272, all with grades of C or better. JWRT

PR  389 COOPERATIVE EDUCATION       (1-12)

Individualized preplanned cooperative employment experience related to your field of study or career objectives. Pass-fail only.  Fee required.  No repeat limit.  Department consent required.

PR  399 MODULAR LEARNING EXPERIENCE     (1-3)

In-depth study of an aspect, concept, or problem within a program of study. Letter grade only.  May be repeated for up to 6 hours of credit.

PR  408 FIELDWORK EXPERIENCE       (1-12)

Supervised field experience in an appropriate agency or organization. Pass-fail only.  Department consent required.

PR  466 LEGISLATIVE INTERNSHIP       (1-12)

Supervised internship in the Arizona Legislature during spring term. Students are selected on a competitive basis, and you must apply during the fall term. (To be eligible, you must be a candidate for a bachelor's degree, have completed all lower-division requirements, and have attained senior status at the end of the fall term preceding the internship.) Course enrollment is handled by the associate provost for academic administration after the legislature has made its final selection. Pass-fail only.  Department consent required.

PR  471C PUBLIC RELATIONS PROJECTS AND CAMPAIGNS       (3)

Design and practical application of research methods and public relations tactics in the context of public relations projects and campaigns. May be repeated for up to 6 hours of credit. Prerequisite: COM 200 and PR 371 and (PR 372W or PR 372 with grade greater than or equal to C) CAP

PR  485 UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH     (1-6)

Original research under the supervision of a research adviser. Pass-fail.  May be repeated for up to 6 units of credit.  Department consent required.

PR  497 INDEPENDENT STUDY     (1-6)

Individualized approach to selected topics by guided reading and critical evaluation. Pass-fail.  Department consent required.

PR  499 CONTEMPORARY DEVELOPMENTS     (1-3)

Examines recent trends and investigations in a selected area.  Letter grade only.