Public Relations Major, BS | Pace University New York

PR majors may declare a minor, or pursue a double major, or dual degree in other programs offered through MCVA department; however, students must fulfill requirements separately (overlap of requirements is not permitted). Students should consult with academic advisor to learn more.

Major Completion Summary

Major Completion Summary
Requirement	Credits
University Core Requirements	44-55
Major Requirements	42-43
Open Electives	22-34
Total Credits	120

University Core Requirements (44-55 Credits)

See complete University Core requirements.

Course List
Code	Title	Credits
University Core
Complete University Core Requirements		42-43
Total Credits		42-43

Major Requirements (42-43 Credits)

Course List
Code	Title	Credits
Required Major Courses
MCA 180	Introduction to Public Relations	3
MCA 264	Public Relations Research	3
MCA 497	Public Relations Campaigns	3
MCA 393	Intern Program I ¹	3
Major Electives
Select ten of the following:		30-31
MCA 209	Understanding the Mass Media	3-4
MCA 226	Writing for the Electronic Media	3
MCA 227	Writing for the Print Media	3
MCA 252	Media Production I	4
MCA 263	Event Planning for Public Relations	3
MCA 276	Story Idea Development	3
MCA 310	Case Studies in Public Relations	3
MCA 311	Ethics, Morality, and the Media	3
MCA 312	Communicating with Social Media	3
MCA 336	Propaganda	3
MCA 337	Writing Public Relations Copy	3
MCA 340	Writing for Advertising	3
MCA 354	Producing Corporate Video	3
MCA 364	Media and Strategic Communication	3
MCA 380	Crisis Communication	3
MCA 382	Celebrity Public Relations	3
MCA 350	Making Media with Drones	3
Total Credits		94-96

¹: Students are required to take MCA 393 Intern Program I for 3 credits to fulfill major requirement. Majors have permission to take an additional 3 credits of MCA 393 Intern Program I towards open electives.

Open Electives (22-34 Credits)

Course List
Code	Title	Credits
Open Electives
Select 22-34 credits ¹		22-34
Total Credits		22-34

¹: UNV 101 First-Year Seminar: Introduction to University Community is a required open elective.

General Track

In addition to the courses listed below, students are required to complete two courses with the Anti-Racism Education attribute attached. These courses may be taken during any semester of their education. See advisor for more information.

Plan of Study Grid
First Year
Fall		Credits
UNV 101	First-Year Seminar: Introduction to University Community	1
CIS 101	Introduction to Computing	3
ENG 110 or ENG 120	Composition (Depending on placement exam results) or Critical Writing	3
MCA 180	Introduction to Public Relations	3
Two Learning Community (LC) courses		6
	Credits	16
Spring
See advisor for approved MAT selection		3
MCA 264	Public Relations Research	3
One elective course in subject MCA		3
Open Elective Course		3
ENG 120	Critical Writing	4
	Credits	16
Second Year
Fall
One elective course in subject MCA		3
One elective course in subject MCA		3
One elective course in subject MCA		3
Take any one remaining Area of Knowledge course		3
One Civic Engagement (CE) course		3
	Credits	15
Spring
Take any one remaining Area of Knowledge course		3
Open Elective Course		3
One elective course in subject MCA		3
One elective course in subject MCA		3
ENG 201	Writing in the Disciplines	3
	Credits	15
Third Year
Fall
Take any one remaining Area of Knowledge course		3
First Second Language Course. See Advisor for guidelines		3
One Lab science course		3
One elective course in subject MCA		3
One elective course in subject MCA		3
	Credits	15
Spring
Take any one remaining Area of Knowledge course		3
Take any one remaining Area of Knowledge course		3
Second Language Course, if applicable		3
One elective course in subject MCA		3
One elective course in subject MCA		3
	Credits	15
Fourth Year
Fall
Take any one remaining Area of Knowledge course		3
Take any one remaining Area of Knowledge course		3
COM 200	Public Speaking	3
MCA 393	Intern Program I	3
Open Elective Course		1
	Credits	13
Spring
Take any one remaining Area of Knowledge course		3
Open Elective Course		3
Open Elective Course		3
One elective course in subject MCA		3
MCA 497	Public Relations Campaigns	3
	Credits	15
	Total Credits	120

Public Relations, BS/Communications and Digital Media, MA Track

In addition to the courses listed below, students are required to complete two courses with the Anti-Racism Education attribute attached. These courses may be taken during any semester of their education. See advisor for more information.

Plan of Study Grid
First Year
Fall		Credits
UNV 101	First-Year Seminar: Introduction to University Community	1
CIS 101	Introduction to Computing	3
ENG 110 or ENG 120	Composition (Depending on placement test results) or Critical Writing	3
MCA 180	Introduction to Public Relations	3
Two Learning Community (LC) courses		6
	Credits	16
Spring
See advisor for approved MAT selection		3
MCA 264	Public Relations Research	3
One elective course in subject MCA		3
ENG 120	Critical Writing	4
Open Elective Course		1
	Credits	14
Second Year
Fall
One elective course in subject MCA		3
One elective course in subject MCA		3
One elective course in subject MCA		3
Take any one remaining Area of Knowledge course		3
One Civic Engagement (CE) course		3
	Credits	15
Spring
Take any one remaining Area of Knowledge course		3
One elective course in subject MCA		3
One elective course in subject MCA		3
ENG 201	Writing in the Disciplines	3
	Credits	12
Third Year
Fall
Take any one remaining Area of Knowledge course		3
First Second Language Course. See Advisor for guidelines		3
One Lab science course		3
One elective course in subject MCA		3
One elective course in subject MCA		3
	Credits	15
Spring
Take any one remaining Area of Knowledge course		3
Take any one remaining Area of Knowledge course		3
Second Language Course, if applicable		3
One elective course in subject MCA		3
One elective course in subject MCA		3
	Credits	15
Fourth Year
Fall
Take any one remaining Area of Knowledge course		3
Take any one remaining Area of Knowledge course		3
COM 200	Public Speaking	3
MCA 393	Intern Program I	3
MCA 601	Industry Theory and Practice	4
	Credits	16
Spring
Take any one remaining Area of Knowledge course		3
MCA 603	Effective Speaking for Industry Professionals	4
MCA 610	Communications Research	4
One elective course in subject MCA		3
MCA 497	Public Relations Campaigns	3
	Credits	17
Fifth Year
Fall
MCA 602	Writing for Organizations	4
One elective course in subject MCA		4
One elective course in subject MCA		4
	Credits	12
Spring
One elective course in subject MCA		4
One elective course in subject MCA		4
MCA 693	Internship (Thesis)	4
	Credits	12
	Total Credits	144