Joint Intermediate Public Affairs Course (DINFOS-JIPAC)(v.4)
Issued by
Defense Information School
The course objective is to provide the knowledge and skills needed to perform the duties of a public affairs practitioner at the operational level. Particular emphasis is on preparing public affairs professionals who will be performing duties as part of a deployed Joint Task Force. Prerequisites: Public Affairs Qualification Course (PAQC) or Public Affairs & Communication Strategy-Qualification (PACS-Q) Course
Additional DetailsEarning Criteria
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The methods of assessment include case studies, written papers, examinations, presentations, performance rubrics/checklists, with a minimum passing score of 70%.
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Instructional strategies include: audio visual materials, case studies, discussion, project-based instruction, coaching/mentoring, practical exercises, learner presentations, lectures, classroom exercise.
Endorsements
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American Council on Education
This credential has been successfully evaluated by the American Council on Education for college credit. It is recommended for a total of 9 college credits. For more information about ACE Learning Evaluations, visit www.acenet.edu. -
American Council on Education
3 semester hours in public relations in the upper-division undergraduate category -
American Council on Education
3 semester hours in crisis communication in the upper-division undergraduate category -
American Council on Education
3 semester hours in strategic communications campaigns in the upper-division undergraduate category
