Public Affairs and Communications Strategy Qualification Course (DINFOS-PACS-Q)(v.4)
Issued by
Defense Information School
The course objective is to provide entry-level public affairs training for mid- to senior-level non-commissioned officers (NCOs) and commissioned officers from all U.S. Armed Forces and select foreign nations, as well as U.S. government agency civilians selected for public affairs. This course will ensure those NCOs, officers and civilians are capable of performing the basic duties of Department of Defense (DoD) military public affairs practitioners.
Additional DetailsSkills
Earning 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, computer-based training, 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 15 college credits. For more information about ACE Learning Evaluations, visit www.acenet.edu. -
American Council on Education
3 semester hours in principles of public relations in the lower-division undergraduate category -
American Council on Education
3 semester hours in public relations writing 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 media relations in the upper-division undergraduate category -
American Council on Education
3 semester hours in public relations campaigns in the upper-division undergraduate category
