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Media and Professional Communications, BA - Corporate and Community Relations

Lead Your Way Into Corporate & Community Relations

Where strategy, communication, and community converge.

 

The Corporate / Community Relations track prepares you to engage effectively with a company’s diverse audiences, whether customers, the public, or investors. Upon completing the track, you will be able to navigate professional relationships across industries and contexts, building strong connections that drive results.

Degree Requirements

Students must earn a minimum of 120 credits for the Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in media and professional communications. Of this total, the major consists of 36 credits:

  • 12 credits of required core courses;
  • 24 credits in the Corporate / Community Relations track (including internship)

For additional degree requirements, see our General Education program page.

Program Notes

English composition (ENGCMP) courses and writing-intensive courses (officially designated as W courses in the catalog) that are taken for the Media and Professional Communications major must be passed with a grade of C or higher (grades of C- or lower are not acceptable).

Core Courses (12 Credits)

These courses provide a foundation in media systems, history, writing, and ethics.

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Track Curriculum (24 Credits)

Students in the Corporate and Community Relations track develop writing, communication, and management skills for business and organizational settings. Courses cover public relations, corporate storytelling, advertising, technical writing, grant writing, and aspects of public service and urban planning. Hands-on projects and internships provide real-world experience.

REQUIRED COURSES: (9 CREDITS)

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Note: CBA students may use BUSMKT 1040 in place of BUSERV 1940.
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INTERNSHIP: (3 CREDITS)

Choose one of these two options:

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ELECTIVES: (12 CREDITS)

Select four courses from the list of approved electives.

➤ Communication (COMMRC)
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  •  COMMRC 1211 - PUBLIC RELATIONS 1
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Approved Topic: New Media Technologies
➤ English: Composition and Writing (ENGCMP / ENGWRT)

Professional & Public Writing

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Journalism and Nonfiction

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➤ Film and Media Business (FMST)
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➤ Social and Organizational Dynamics (PSY and SOC)
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➤ Public Service and Urban Planning (PUBSRV and URBNST)
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Resources & Flexible Options

Flexible Learning Options

Gain professional communication skills through a mix of in-person and online courses designed to fit your schedule.

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Planning Resources

Use the Corporate & Community Relations Track Checklist (PDF) to plan your courses, internships, and career path.

Download Checklist (PDF)

Ready to Get Started

Prospective students, request more information to learn about admission and begin planning your personalized degree path. Current Pitt students, connect with a CGS advisor.