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Purpose
The program stresses the planning and organization required to improve levels of public understanding based on two-way communications. Emphasis is placed on public relations as a professional activity. The program gives the student an understanding of the interrelationships of management, organization, and communication theories.
Delivery Method
Students may complete the entire degree program in the Greater Indianapolis area. Evening classes are offered to meet the needs of working professionals.
Learn more by attending an information session:
July 8, 5-7 p.m., Ball State Outreach Services Site, 10204 Lantern Rd., Fishers
July 17, 5-7 p.m., Ball State Indianapolis Center, 50 S. Meridian St., Indianapolis
Sessions are open to new and current students. Register for a session at www.bsu.edu/distance/advising.
Degree Requirements–30 credit hours
Public relations emphasis––21 hours
JOURN 601 Studies in Journalism and Communication Theory (3)
JOURN 680 Studies in Journalism and Communications Research (3)
PR 605 Journalism and Public Relations Management (3)
PR 660 Public Relations Theories and Applications (3)
PR 662 Public Relations Case Studies (3)
PR 664 Public Relations Evaluation Techniques (3)
PR 665 Public Relations Campaigns (3)
Major requirements––3 to 9 hours
directed to student needs
Research requirement––3 to 6 hours
Note: RES 697and THES 698 are only available as an on-campus course and are subject to on-campus fees.
RES 697 Research Paper (1-3)
or
THES 698 Thesis (1-6)
Students without undergraduate degrees in public relations or journalism (or substantial professional experience in journalism or public relations) will be required to take up to 12 hours at the undergraduate level. Students must meet departmental selective admission requirements.
Advisor
Mr. Dan Waechter
Department of Journalism
(765) 285-8221
dwaechter@bsu.edu
Admission and Registration
» Students may apply for admission online at www.bsu.edu/gradschool/admissions. The graduate application fee is $25 for BSU alumni and $35 for non-BSU graduates. Additional information may be obtained on the Graduate School's Web site.
» Once you are admitted, you will be given a BSU username and password. You will need this information to register for classes online at www.bsu.edu/distance/schedule.
» Fees are due when billed by the Bursar's office or before the first day of the semester, whichever comes first. Paper bills are no longer mailed to a student's home. An e-mail notification is sent to your BSU e-mail account when a bill is ready to be viewed. Visa and MasterCard may be used to pay off-campus tuition. Persons age 60 and older may receive a 50 percent discount on tuition.
» Visit the DE Orientation Web site at www.bsu.edu/distance/orientation to become familiar with the Distance Education Program.
» Additional questions may be directed to 1-800-872-0369 or distance@bsu.edu.
The information presented here, correct at time of publication, is subject to change.
