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Coursework

Here you'll find a collection of relevant coursework taken at Kennesaw State University, as well as work samples, projects and more.

COM 3435

Communication Research Methods

 

​In this course, I was taught how to correctly conduct research using online databases and the process for writing an academic research paper. It helped me improve my research and investigation skills.

PR 3380

PR Strategies & Tactics

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​In this course, learning was focused on the strategies and tactics section of the public relations campaign. In teams, we were able to develop part of a PR campaign for a specific cause within Kennesaw State University.

PR 4210

Social Media for Strategic Communication

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​In this course, I was able to learn about the theory behind social media strategies and campaigns. I was able to write a series of blog posts that were published as LinkedIn articles.

PR 3375

Public Relations Writing

 

​In this course, I was taught how to write a variety of public relations documents and resources including press releases, PR plans and more. The course taught me how to create an in-depth PR plan for an organization of my choice.

PR 4415

B2B PR (Special Topics)

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​In this course, learning was focused on business-to-business PR, as opposed to consumer-oriented PR. Media monitoring practice assignments were a large part of the course. We also learned how to write case studies, a widely used B2B PR tool.

Other Relevant Courses:

  • COM 2129 (Public Speaking)

  • COM 2020 (Com Sources & Investigations)

  • COM 2033 (Visual Communication)

  • COM 2135 (Writing for Public Communication)

  • COM 2230 (Intro to Mass Communication)

  • PR 3335 (Public Relations Principles)

  • PR 3355 (Public Relations Cases)

  • PR 3380 (PR Strategies & Tactics)

  • PR 3385 (International Public Relations)

  • PR 3429 (Persuasion Methods & Strategies)

  • PR 4425 (Media Relations)

  • PR 4460 (Crisis Communication)

  • PR 4210 (Social Media for Strategic Communication)

CHRISTIAN A. GEHRKE

Website Last Updated: January 2025

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