Overview
The Minor in Public Relations, offered by the Department of Advertising and Public Relations, consists of 7 Public Relations (PR) courses (21 credit hours). It provides students in other programs at Temple University the opportunity to better prepare them for life after graduation by gaining the knowledge and skill sets required to communicate and promote effectively, as well as lead at the organizational, team and individual levels.
In this minor, students build a foundation for becoming an effective PR professional. Students learn the theories of communication that influence how PR is practiced and develop the knowledge and skills they need for communicating effectively, both written and verbal. They also learn strategic, analytical, and critical thinking skills, enabling our students to keep up with the pace of change in the industry, from evolving greater PR responsibilities to technology.
Public Relations is not merely a job; it is a profession. One that offers a wide range of career options that include agencies, industry, financial services, tech, fashion & beauty, entertainment, nonprofit, government, and more. Our faculty empowers students to take on a wide range of communication challenges no matter what path they choose.
Students learn to build relationships with people of all types, at all levels and across responsibilities. In addition, they learn PR requires responsible, data-based and thoughtful reflection and analysis. Our students also learn the oral and written communication skills needed to build and maintain relationships with people and communities using meaningful and continuous two-way conversations on a variety of platforms and with a variety of tools (including emerging technology, like generative AI).
Additionally, students learn ethics in the PR context, which is essential in today's complex, fast-paced communication environment. They also gain the ability to build mutual trust and respect, so they can communicate with diverse audiences based on where they are, as well as their unique wants and needs.
Finally, we equip our students with leadership and teamwork skills needed to generate a vision and lead with, through, and for others into bringing about positive change for individuals, communities, organizations, and society.
When students graduate with a Minor in Public Relations, they will have a theoretical and practical foundation that will complement their major to help them succeed in the organizations they work in.
Campus Location: Main
Contact Information
Kathy Mueller, Department Chair
215-204-4262
kmueller@temple.edu
Steve Ryan, Assistant Professor of Instruction and Program Director, Public Relations
215-204-8506
skryan@temple.edu
Lisa D. M. Smith, Office Manager
215-204-4268
lisa.smith0005@temple.edu
Advertising and Public Relations Department Office
Annenberg Hall, Room 300
Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CSI 1111 | Introduction to Public Speaking | 3 |
| PR 1496 | News Writing and Media Relations (WI) | 3 |
| PR 1552 | Introduction to Public Relations | 3 |
| PR 2551 | Research Methods | 3 |
| PR 2661 | Communicating Organizational Change | 3 |
| PR 2701 | Public Relations Theory | 3 |
| PR 3101 | Digital Media, Social Media, Audience Analytics for Public Relations | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 21 | |