Roadmap: Public Relations, BS (AA-T Journalism)

The AA-T in Journalism guarantees 60 semester transferable units and the completion of all lower division Core GE. This transfer degree will meet the MCOM 72 , JOUR 61 , and PR 99 course requirements at SJSU.

Below is the path to the BS in Public Relations degree in 60 semester units for students who earn the AA-T in Journalism.

Year 1 | Year 2

Year 1

1st Semester (15 units)

Upper Division Writing Self Placement Exercise Completed
MCOM 100W - Writing Workshop: Mass Communications 3 units (Writing in the Disciplines)
MCOM 63 - New Media 3 units
ADV 91 - Introduction to Advertising 3 units
PR 190 - Media and Influencer Relations 3 units
HIST 170S 3 units (fulfills Upper Division Area 4 (formerly Area S) + US1)
- if US1 already satisfied, then can take a different Upper Division Area 4 (formerly Area S)

2nd Semester (15 units)

MCOM 101 - Media Law and Ethics 3 units
PR 191 - Strategic Content Creation 3 units
PR 192 - Case Studies in Strategic Communication 3 units
Journalism Major Elective Course 3 units
Upper Division Area 2/5 (formerly Area R) 3 units

Year 2

3rd Semester (15 units)

Select one course: MCOM 70 , MCOM 105 , or MCOM 106 3 units
MCOM 104 - Introduction to Mass Communications Research 3 units
MCOM 111 - Mass Communications Internship 3 units
PR 197 - Introduction to Corporate Internal Communication 3 units
Upper Division Journalism Major Elective Course 3 units

4th Semester (15 units)

PR 199 - Campaign Planning and Management 3 units
Upper Division Journalism Major Elective Courses 6 total units
POLS 170V 3 units (fulfills Upper Division Area 3 (formerly Area V) + US23)
- if US2+3 already satisfied, then can take a different Upper Division Area 3 (formerly Area V)
Physical Education 2 units
Lower OR Upper Division University Elective 1 unit

Roadmap Notes

A minimum of 40 upper division units must be completed for degree. This roadmap is a sample pathway. Check with a major advisor regarding the most appropriate course sequence for you. 60 units minimum will be transferred with this degree, however up to 70 transfer units can be applied to the lower division and lower division free electives if articulated.