PSSPPR350 - Special Project: Experiential Learning in Public Relations

Experiential Learning

Semester Credits: 3

Contact Hours: 150

Prerequisites: Cover letter, CV, and material pertinent to the chosen area, interview

Description: 3 semester credits. Through the public relations placement, students will learn how to promote an organization's business and image. Public relations activities will focus on managing an organization's key messages through content management. Communication strategies, including participation in special events, will be a major emphasis in public relations-related projects. Students will be guided throughout their involvement in PR operations and measuring PR results. EL hours may be distributed from Monday through Friday. This placement may require PM shifts or shifts that take place on weekends. This special project course features experiential learning hours with our Community Engagement Member Institutions (CEMI). CEMI are dynamic learning environments created to foster learning through a structured interaction with the community. Students will be involved in learning by doing through real projects and integration with the local population and territory in order to remove cultural and learning barriers as well as to develop a strong likelihood for success in life. The experiential learning hours are fully supervised by instructors who track students step by step during their learning experience, monitor and advise according to student needs, and support student initiative. This unique learning model allows students to benefit from an all-encompassing educational experience based on theory and practice in real enterprises, learning of comprehensive operational processes, problem-solving, leadership, and management. Additional materials/Dress code: Business casual attire for dress code. Participation in on-site PR operations at events require: Black or navy blue outwear (blazer and pants/skirt, no miniskirts), dress shirts or tops in the above colors or white (necklines that are not revealing), no t-shirts, tennis shoes, or sneakers. Prerequisites: Cover letter, CV, and material pertinent to the chosen area, interview.