Public Relations (BA)
What is Public Relations?
Public Relations is an exciting and challenging field that demands individuals with excellent communication skills and training. The practical applications of ethics are carefully considered. Special attention is given to effective written and oral communication as well as fundamental understanding of human communication and research methods.
What can I do with a Public Relations Degree?
Public relations employment is diverse. Communications companies, television and radio stations, theaters, sports teams, corporations and non-profit organizations, trade associations, government and educational institutions all need people with management skills in public relations and communication.
Macomb Community College Associate degree options
- Associate of Arts (AA)
- Associate of General Studies (AGS)
- English (AA)
- Speech Communication Arts (AAS)
- Other degree programs are possible but may exceed 120 total credits
Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA) - Satisfies Wayne State University's General Education Requirements
| Goal/Area of study | Macomb Community College Course | Credits | WSU Equivalent |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Composition | ENGL 1181 Communication 1 (or ENGL 1180) | 4 | ENG 1020 |
| SPCH 1060 Speech Communication | 3 | COM 1010 | |
| Humanities/Fine Arts | *Pick One (1): ARAB, FREN, GRMN, ITAL or SPAN 1460 | 4 | 1 of 2 Foreign Language |
| See MTA; approved Humanities/Fine Arts | 3 | See advisor | |
| Mathematics | See MTA; approved mathematics | 4 | See advisor |
| Natural Sciences | See MTA; approved science | 4 | See advisor |
| See MTA; approved science with lab | 4 | See advisor | |
| Social Sciences | See MTA; approved Social Science | 3 | See advisor |
| See MTA; approved Social Science | 3 | See advisor | |
| Public Relations Pathway Courses | *ARAB, FREN, GRMN, ITAL or SPAN 1470 | 4 | 2 of 2 Foreign Language |
| SPCH 1400 Mass Media Communication | 3 | COM 1500 | |
| SPCH 2110 Persuasion | 3 | COM 2170 | |
| SPCH 2400 Communication in Organizations | 4 | COM 3250 | |
| JOUR 1100 Writing News for Publications | 3 | COM 2100 | |
| Total Credits | 49 |
*All students in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences must successfully demonstrate language proficiency equivalent to the two-course sequence in a single foreign language. Proficiency is demonstrated by completing courses numbered 1010 and 1020 in one of the following subject area codes: ASL, ARB, ARM, CHI, FRE, GER, GKA, GKM, HEB, ITA, JPN, LAT, POL, RUS, SPA, SWA, and UKR.
| Transfer Credit Summary | Credits |
|---|---|
| Pathway and Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA) | 49 |
| Associate degree requirements and additional electives * -See advisor for course recommendations based on associate degree requirements, educational interests, and career goals. | 11-32 |
| Total Transfer Credits | 60-81 min. |
*The range of credit hours allows for earning credentials, such as certificates, or additional transfer credit while completing an associate degree. Some course(s) not included in the pathway may satisfy Wayne State requirements. See advisors for more information.
Macomb Community College recommendations: English (AA)
| Credit | |
|---|---|
| COM 3170 Fundamentals of Public Relations | 3 |
| COM 4130 Communication Ethics | 3 |
| COM 4170 Public Relations Writing | 3 |
| COM 4210 Research Methods in Communication | 3 |
| COM 5160 Public Relations Campaigns (Senior Capstone) | 3 |
| COM electives (see WSU advisor) | 14 |
| Major electives, minor, and/or electives (see WSU advisor) | 10 |
| Total Credits | 39 |
NOTE: The required minor is satisfied per the associate degree. Students must complete a minimum of 30 credits in residence at Wayne State and 21 credits at the 3000-level or higher (see advisor).
| Wayne State credit summary | Credit |
|---|---|
| Major | 39 |
| Wayne State electives and/or additional degree enhancements (see WSU advisor) | 0-21 |
| TOTAL WAYNE STATE CREDITS | 39-60 min. |
| TOTAL WAYNE STATE and TRANSFER CREDITS | 120 min. |
Primary contacts
Macomb Community College
Counseling & Academic Advising
586-445-7999 | askanadvisor@macomb.edu
Transfer Student Success Center
Transfer Advising
313-577-2487 | transfer@wayne.edu
Wayne Advantage-Macomb
Get a jump-start on your Wayne State University classes while earning your associate degree at Macomb Community College with Wayne Advantage-Macomb. As a Wayne Advantage-Macomb student, you are admitted to Wayne State while enrolled at Macomb, which means you can take courses at one or both institutions in the same semester.
In Wayne Advantage-Macomb, you'll enjoy all the benefits that come with being admitted to Wayne State and attending a major urban research university, including:
- Access to Wayne State's libraries
- A multipurpose WSU OneCard
- Access to the Academic Success Center and Career Services
- Comprehensive academic advising
- Wayne State events and student organizations
- Study abroad opportunities
Notes
- You can review how all courses transfer using the course equivalency tool. For a self-service, customized WSU degree audit, please visit https://wayne.edu/transfer/tess
- Wayne State requires a minimum of 30 credits in residency.
- The pathway allows multiple associate degree options with the flexibility to customize your degree path. The minimum eligibility to participate in the Wayne State Transfer Pathways is a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or above, Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA), and an associate degree (earned or Reverse Transfer). See transfer credit guidelines.
- All college-level (non-developmental), non-duplicated courses with a 2.0 (C) grade point average (GPA) or above will be considered for transfer credit. Earned credit will transfer as 1) direct course equivalency, 2) major/department credit, or 3) elective credit. Credits not earned at Macomb Community College will need to be taken at WSU.
- These pathways do not replace the importance of Macomb Community College and Wayne State academic advising. The pathway provides a general roadmap to degree completion.