MCCCD Program Description

Introduction to Public Relations

Course: MKT101

First Term: 1994 Fall

Lecture 3 Credit(s) 3 Period(s) 3 Load
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: S

Description: Emphasizes public relations techniques used both within and outside the business organization, including operation of a PR counseling firm

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Identify the role of public relations in the context of contemporary business. (I) 2. Define the various publics which constitute the public relations practitioner`s view of society. (II) 3. Define the philosophy of public relations as a discipline in today`s business, institutional, social, and community climates. (III) 4. Explain how the practice of public relations fits into the total marketing/promotional/communications mix within a business setting. (IV) 5. Describe the various parts of a public relations program. (V) 6. Develop a specific public relations program for a local company, person, course, or issue. (V) 7. Describe internal and external public relations techniques and tactics which result in a profitable, long-term public relations program. (VI)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.

MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. History of public relations A. Worldwide basis B. Growth and development of public relations in the United States II. Target audiences public relations seeks to communicate to in a business society III. Philosophy of public relations as it relates to marketing mix IV. Public relations formula A. Research B. Analysis C. Communications D. Evaluation V. Developing a specific public relations program VI. Communication tools and techniques A. Mass media B. Person to person C. Special events D. Speaker`s bureau E. Newsletters F. Bulletin boards G. Bumper stickers etc.

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: 5/24/1994

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