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Public Relations Major Map

This pathway leads to a Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations from Rowan University!

This is a sample schedule for your RCBC courses. Please make an appointment with your academic advisor in AVISO for a personalized plan.  Below is a sample schedule for students in Liberal Arts, option in Communication Arts degree (AA.COM). AA.COM is the recommended associate degree at RCBC.

RCBC Courses

Total Credits: 61

Semester

Courses

Notes

Semester 1
(15 credits)

  • ENG 101 College Composition I
  • Social science (see associate degree for options) (3CR)
  • Social Science (see associate degree for options) (3CR)
  • Math: MTH 107 or higher (3CR)
  • Artistic Literacy: ART 101, MUS 101, or THR 101 (3CR)

Check self-service for prerequisite requirements and associate degree requirements.

Semester 2
(16 credits)

  • ENG 102 College Composition II (3CR)
  • PHI 105 Logic (3CR)
  • SPE 102 Public Speaking (3CR)
  • Natural Science with lab (see associate degree for options) (4CR)
  • History (see associate degree for options) (3CR)

 

Semester 3
(15 credits)

  • Diversity Course (see associate degree for options) (3CR)
  • COM 200 Bus. & Prof. Communication for AA.COM (3CR)
  • THR 125 Voice and Diction for AA.COM (3CR)
  • PHI 205, LIT 203, LIT 206, LIT 207, LIT 208, LIT 209, LIT 210 or LIT 220 (3CR)
  • Elective  (3CR)

Electives are any RCBC course; email your academic advisor for questions about electives.

 

THR 125 is a fall only course

Semester 4
(15 credits)

  • ENG 252 Semantics  for AA.COM (3CR) 
  • Elective  (3CR)
  • JOU 101 Intro to Journalist Writing I (3CR)
  • SOC 207 Communication, Mass Media & Society (3CR)
  • GDD 317 Publication Layout & Design (3CR)

If you complete all recommended and required courses, you will earn an AA.COM degree after semester 4.

Email 3plus1@rcbc.edu for permission to take GDD 317

JOU 101 and GDD 317 are spring only courses

C or higher in SOC 207, JOU 101 and GDD 317.

 

 

Rowan University Courses

Total Credits: 59 

Courses are taken on the Glassboro Campus. Students need to apply to Rowan University in their last semester at RCBC. Students are automatically admitted if they graduate from RCBC with an AA or AS degree, have a cumulative GPA of 2.0 (including all colleges attended), and complete the traditional transfer application process. Please meet with your Rowan University academic advisor to plan your courses at Rowan University.

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Contact Us

Do you have questions about the program? Email us at 3plus1@rcbc.edu.