CDPR 100 - Public Relations Principles
Course Description
This course presents students with the basic concepts and principles of public relations. Topics explored include the history and trends, processes, and practices areas of public relations. Students will also learn the elements of communication planning and implementation, including research, communication plan development, writing, and evaluation. Public Relations Principles I is the foundation course for all other courses in the Public Relations certificate program. (Formerly CDPR 201) (Equivalent to BDC 917/RTA 917).Sample Course Outline
Distance Course Outline (subject to change)Notes
This course is fully online and asynchronous, meaning you typically will not have to be online at specific times. You will engage in course-related activities through online tools such as announcements, discussions, and email. Your course learning will be based on weekly module content and activities that you can go through independently. Note: there are still deadlines for assignment submissions, and you may be expected to participate in discussion board interactions with your peers on a regular basis.Your instructor may also include occasional scheduled sessions for Q&As and other discussion activities, using web conferencing tools such as Zoom and Google Meet. More details will be included in your course outline available on the first day of class.
Relevant Programs
- Privacy, Access, and Information Management : Electives (select 2)
- Social Media Practices and Reputation Management : Required Courses