Curriculum, Public Relations Certificate, Emerson College

Emerson’s Public Relations Certificate requires 16-credit hours, offered over four courses, and can be completed in as little as two semesters.

Curriculum

Required Course (4 credits)
Number	Course	Modality	Credits
CC 648	Public Relations	Online in the spring semester only	4

Electives Course Sampling (12 credits, choose 3 courses)
Number	Course	Modality	Credits
CC 651	Speech Writing, Persuasion, & Propaganda	In-person in the spring semester only	4
CC 652	Emerging Communication Technology	Online in the fall semester only	4
CC 609	Political Communication	In-person in the fall semester only	4
CC 624	Campaign Management	Online	4
CC 626	Crisis Communication	In-person	4
CC 636	Negotiation and Group Process	In-person	4
CC 643	Global Communication	In-person	4
CC 604	Strategic Planning and the Managerial Process	In-person	4
CC 621	Content Development & Strategy	In-person	4
CC 631	Event Planning	In-person in the fall semester only	4
CC 633	Sports, Culture and Society	In-person	4
CC 640	User Experience Design	Online	4

Note: Class offerings are subject to change by semester. Please see our course catalog for up-to-date course information.