2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin - NMU Bulletin

PS 302 Methods of Public Policy Analysis 4 cr.

• Offered: Winter
• Prerequisites: PS 202 or instructor permission.
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Introduction to fundamentals of analyzing public policy problems, including consideration of analytical models and training in research and reporting methods. Students analyze a public policy problem through the use of qualitative and quantitative methods of research and reporting.

PS 105 American Government 4 cr.

• Offered: Fall Winter
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.
• General Education: This course applies towards the following general education requirement(s):
  • Perspectives on Society (PERS)

Examination of the nature and workings of American government, with references to its federal character and practical applications.

PS 101 Introduction to Political Science 4 cr.

• Offered: Fall Winter
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.
• General Education: This course applies towards the following general education requirement(s):
  • Perspectives on Society (PERS)

Study of theory, processes and institutions of politics and government in the modern world, with an emphasis on American institutions and politics.

PR 498 Directed Study in Public Relations 1-4 cr.

• Offered: On demand
• Prerequisites: Junior standing.
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Independent study in an area of public relations to be defined by the student and instructor. Notes: May be repeated for up to eight credits.

PR 495 Special Topics in Public Relations 2-4 cr.

• Offered: Infrequently
• Prerequisites: Junior standing.
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Study of a particular topic or problem in the area of public relations.

Notes: May be repeated if topic differs.

PR 492 Internship in Public Relations 1-8 cr.

• Offered: Fall Winter Summer
• Graded: S/U
• Prerequisites: Grade point average of 2.75 or better and junior standing.
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Practical, applied experience involving placement in a job situation.

PR 491 Practicum in Public Relations 1-8 cr.

• Offered: Fall Winter Summer
• Graded: S/U
• Prerequisites: Junior standing.
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Projects in the area of public relations under the supervision of a faculty member.

PR 431 Campaigns 4 cr.

• Offered: Winter
• Prerequisites: PR 231, PR 250, and PR 430 with a minimum grade of "C" and junior standing.
  Cross listed as ESPR 431.
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Focus on the technical and theoretical aspects of creating communication campaigns. Students are assigned “clients” at the beginning of the semester and develop a five-phase campaign assignment to present to their client, including research designs, budgets, campaign concepts, post-campaign evaluation and an oral presentation.

PR 430 Public Relations Case Studies 4 cr.

• Offered: Fall
• Prerequisites: A "C" or better in PR 231 and PR 330 and junior standing.
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Examination of how public relations is done by agencies and organizations. Internal (employee-member) and external campaigns are studied as the discussion of public relations theories begun in PR 231 is extended.

PR 330 Public Relations Message Design 4 cr.

• Offered: Winter
• Prerequisites: EN 211 and a "C" or better in PR 231.
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Focus is on research, writing and planning skills unique to public relations. Topics include news releases and media kits, backgrounders and position papers, newsletters and brochures, advocacy advertising and special event design.