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Communication in Public Relations Option Major, Bachelor of Arts (BA) (2023-2024)

Communication in Public Relations Option Major, Bachelor of Arts (BA) (2023-2024)

For more details on the program, visit the links below:

EWU Catalog Program Website

2023-2024

The following curriculum map is plan for a new student with zero credits. If you have any transfer work, AP credits, Running Start credits, or any other type of college level coursework, your plan will be different. Please always connect with your advisor and faculty mentor to double check you are on the correct path! Also, if you are required to take pre-university level courses, your plan will be different too.

Year 1

Fall QuarterCreditsWinter QuarterCreditsSpring QuarterCredits
ENGL 1015ENGL 2015Math 1075
CMST 2015CMST 208 (Social Science BACR 1)5Humanities & Arts BACR 25
Humanities & Arts BACR 15Natural Science BACR 15Social Science BACR 25
Credit Total:15Credit Total:15Credit Total:15
Milestones:

Year 2

Fall QuarterCreditsWinter QuarterCreditsSpring QuarterCredits
CMST 3095CMST 330 or CSBS 3205Section B choose three 400-level classes5
Natural Science BACR 25Section B choose three 400-level classes5Section B choose three 400-level classes5
Diversity (CMST 314, 340 are options)5Global Studies (CMST 340 is an option)5CMST 4615
Credit Total:15Credit Total:15Credit Total:15
Milestones:Note: any course used in Section B cannot count in Section D Section B:Note: the following classes cannot count in this section: CMST 480CMST 481 or CMST 495CMST 499.

Year 3

Fall QuarterCreditsWinter QuarterCreditsSpring QuarterCredits
CMST 4625Section E Elective Design/ Technology5Electives as needed (see advisor)5
JRNM 209 or JRNM 332 or CMST 3195CMST 465 or JRNM 4535Electives as needed (see advisor)5
Section D Public Relations Specialty5Electives as needed (see advisor)5Electives as needed (see advisor)5
Credit Total:15Credit Total:15Credit Total:15
Milestones::

Year 4

Fall QuarterCreditsWinter QuarterCreditsSpring QuarterCredits
Electives as needed (see advisor)5Electives as needed (see advisor)5CMST 4905
Electives as needed (see advisor)5Electives as needed (see advisor)5Electives as needed (see advisor)5
Electives as needed (see advisor)5Electives as needed (see advisor)5Electives as needed (see advisor)5
Credit Total:15Credit Total:15Credit Total:15
Milestones:The STAR Component (STudy/Act/Reflect)–please see STAR Component Coordinator, Dr. Shields for any additional information.

Note: A minimum of 10 credits of CMST Coursework at EWU must be taken before beginning the STAR component. Written and oral reports on the STAR experience must be completed successfully.

This requirement can be satisfied by: • A CMST or required JRNM class that has a built-in engagement component; • An internship; • Employment or volunteer activities.