Governmental Public Affairs

COM CM 506

This course focuses on specialized promotional activities of major and minor political campaigns, and the public relations activities of various government bodies at the national, state, and local levels. Some of the questions addressed by the course are: What are public relations roles in the intensity of the political campaign? How are statements prepared for public officials? How does one interpret policy? How does one handle political media relations? How to handle the inevitable crises that occur in politics and government? (This course was formerly CM444; if you have taken CM444, you cannot take CM506) (Undergrad prereq: CM215.)

FALL 2023 Schedule

Section Instructor Location Schedule Notes
A1 Downes PSY B37 W 6:30 pm-9:15 pm Stamped Approval
Ugrad pre-req:
CM215
Grad pre-req:
CM701

SPRG 2024 Schedule

Section Instructor Location Schedule Notes
A1 Downes PSY B49 W 2:30 pm-5:15 pm Stamped Approval
Ugrad pre-req:
CM215
Grad pre-req:
CM701

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