Optimum Transfer Guide: Public Relations
The college seeks to prepare students to
become leaders in their respective
professions. Our courses provide students
with the opportunity to think critically and
to communicate effectively.
Why Study Public Relations?
The Public Relations curriculum develops
student’s critical thinking, written communication and oral communication skills.
Course-work emphasizes the history of the
field, legal and ethical challenges, globalization, and diversity, the role traditional
and emerging media in Public Relations
practice, persuasive communication, relationship management and strategic planning.
▪ The Transfer Evaluation Office in the
A Wealth of Opportunities Await
▪ Study Abroad
Feel the need to work in an international
firm? Study Abroad offers students an
opportunity to learn a foreign language
while studying in a foreign country. Talk to
your advisor for more information.
The College of Mass Communications is
one of the largest mass communications
undergraduate programs in the United
States. Texas Tech is recognized as a leader among the nation’s elite mass communications programs with an undergraduate
curriculum that emphasizes a broad-based
communications education that prepares
students for rapid changes in information/
communications industries.
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The Texas Common Course Numbering
System (TCCNS) aids students in the
transfer of general academic courses
between Texas public colleges and
universities throughout the state. Course
recommendations in this transfer
guide are expressed in TCCNS designations.
Applying Transfer Hours to a
Four-year Degree
▪ Undergraduate Research
The Center for Communication Research,
Convergent Media Resource Center, and
the Institute for Hispanic and International
Communication all promote research in
several different areas.
Why Choose Texas Tech?
Texas Common Course Number
System (TCCNS)
▪ Graduate Education
The College of Mass Communications offers both the Masters of Arts and the Doctor of Philosophy degrees. Students seeking
admission to the graduate program should
consult the college’s associate dean of
graduate studies before enrolling in any
courses.
▪ Professional Career
The Career Center, designed specifically
for Mass Communications Students, is a
resource for internship and job assistance,
career counseling, resume and portfolio
development plus a variety of other career
cctr@ttu.edu
Office of the Registrar at Texas Tech
determines which courses taken at
another institution may be accepted
for credit.
▪ The academic associate dean of the
Texas Tech college in which a student enrolls has authority for determining which courses will be applied toward the specific degree
program chosen.
▪ Students must earn a grade of C or
better for all courses fulfilling requirements in majors, minors, or specialization's.
▪ A maximum of 66 semester credit
hours from two-year institutions
may be applied toward the baccalaureate degree at four-year institutions. Although, all credit hours
presented on the sending institution's
transcripts will be evaluated and
equivalent college level courses posted to the student's academic record.
For more information on transfer course
equivalencies, access the Texas Tech
Transfer Equivalency Guidebooks:
http://www.depts.ttu.edu/registrar/TEO/
teo_printableEquivalencyGuidebooks.asp
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www.cctr.ttu.edu
Public Relations
Optimum Course Sequencing Plan:
Catalog
2011-2012
College
College of Mass Communications
GPA for Admission to TTU
12-23 hours = 2.50 cumulative
> 24 hours = 2.25 cumulative
Department Public Relations
GPA Needed to Declare Major 2.75 cumulative
Degree
Minimum Hours for Degree
Bachelor of Arts
120 semester credit hours
FIRST YEAR
FALL
SPRING
Semester Grade
Hours Needed
Course
Grade
Earned
Semester Grade Grade
Hours Needed Earned
Course
ENGL 1301
3
>C
ENGL 1302
3
>C
MATH 1314 or 1324
3
>C
MATH 1342 or 2342
3
>C
Natural Science core w/lab
3
Natural Science core w/lab
4
GOVT 2301 or 2305*
3
GOVT 2302 or 2306*
3
Foreign Language 1411**
4
Foreign Language 1412**
4
Semester Total
*
16
Semester Total
Political Science/ American Government– both courses should be taken at same
institution (i.e. 2301 & 2302 or 2305 & 2306).
** Students must earn credit through the sophomore year of a single foreign language.
High school background may effect the first course needed. Check with the
academic advisors at cctr@ttu.edu.
*
17
Political Science/ American Government– both courses should be taken
at same institution (i.e. 2301 & 2302 or 2305 & 2306).
** Students must earn credit through the sophomore year of a single foreign language.
High school background may effect the first course needed. Check with the
academic advisors at cctr@ttu.edu.
QUESTIONS?
Contact Texas Tech academic advisors at
the Office of Community College & Transfer Relations (cctr@ttu.edu)
SECOND YEAR
FALL
SPRING
Semester
Hours
Grade
Needed
ENGL 2311
3
>C
ENGL 2351
3
>C
ECO 2301
3
>C
ECO 2302
3
>C
HIST 1301
3
HIST 1302
3
Foreign Language 2311
3
Foreign Language 2312
3
SPCH 1315
3
COMM 1307
3
Course
Semester Total
Grade
Earned
15
Course
Semester Total
Semester Grade Grade
Hours Needed Earned
>C
15
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January 1 - Complete Texas Common Application for Summer 1 admission at www.applytexas.org.
Feb 1 - Complete scholarship application online at www.scholarships.ttu.edu/scholarship.
March 1 - Complete FAFSA online at www.fafsa.ed.gov.
After you receive your admit letter, watch for an email invitation to Red Raider Orientation and register to attend.
SUMMER
Attend Red Raider Orientation
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