PRLS 490 - Legal/Ethical Problems-Public Relations

Credits: 4

This course examines the First Amendment-related legal and ethical issue in public relations practice. Students learn to appreciate the moral foundation of media law and the principle of social responsibility required of public communication. More importantly, they learn to weigh competing principles and values to render a decision with a degree of moral certainty. Critical ethical issues such as truthfulness and honesty, privacy, confidentiality, conflict of interest, editorial independence, indecency, fair trial, due care, detrimental reliance, and stereotypes will be discussed. Students must have at least junior standing to register for this course.

Prerequisites: PRLS 301