Webster University's transfer credit degree program with the Defense Information School (DINFOS) course provides pre-approved transfer credit for DINFOS graduates to transfer up to 12 credit hours of graduate transfer credits. The credit can be applied to Masters programs in the School of Communications (MA in Public Relations), Walker School of Business & Technology, and select programs in the College of Arts and Sciences including the MS in Criminal Justice, MS in Environmental Management, MA in Gerontology, MA in Human Services, MA in International Relations, MA in Legal Studies, MA in National Security Studies, and the MS in Science Management and Leadership. Transfer work can be used as either core courses or elective courses, depending on program requirements. Some programs may accept fewer credits based on specific degree requirements.
Eligibility Requirements
Credit is awarded for any combination of the following DINFOS public affairs courses:
Course Title: Public Affairs Officer Qualification (PAOQC) - Also known as Public
Affairs Qualification Course (PAQC)
Course Number: DD-0504-0024
Location: Defense Information School, Fort Meade, MD
Dates: 10/08-present
Course Title: Joint Intermediate Public Affairs (JIPAC)
Course Number: DD-0504-0029
Location: Defense Information School, Fort Meade, MD
Dates: 06/08-present
Course Title: Joint Senior Public Affairs (JSPAC)
Course Number: DD-0504-0033
Location: Defense Information School, Fort Meade, MD
Dates: 04/07-present
Course Title: Joint Senior Enlisted Public Affairs (JSEPAC)
Course Number: DD-XXXX-XXXX
Location: Defense Information School, Fort Meade, MD
Dates 10/08-present
Documentation
- Submission of an Academic Evaluation Report(s) (DA Form 1059) showing completion of the appropriate course as "Achieve Course Standards" (or Achieve Academic Standards) or "Exceeded Course Standards."
- Submission of an official transcript showing completion of a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited academic institution.
DINFOS Courses Approved as Webster Course Substitutions
The following courses from the DINFOS program are pre-approved course substitutions. Webster University courses do not substitute to the DINFOS program.
Joint Intermediate Public Affairs (JIPAC)
| Approved Webster University Transfer Credits | Transfer Credit |
|---|---|
| PBRL 5322 Public Relations | 3 Credits |
| PBRL 4800 Media Relations | 3 Credits |
Public Affairs Officer Qualification (PAOQC)
| Approved Webster University Transfer Credits | Transfer Credit |
|---|---|
| PBRL 2920 Writing for Public Relations | 3 Credits |
| PBRL 2100 Foundations of Communications and Public Relations |
3 Credits |
| PBRL 5322 Public Relations | 3 Credits |
Joint Senior Public Affairs (JSPAC) and
Joint Senior Enlisted Public Affairs (JSEPAC)
| Approved Webster University Transfer Credits | Transfer Credit |
|---|---|
| PBRL 2920 Writing for Public Relations | 3 Credits |
| PBRL 2100 Foundations of Communications and Public Relations |
3 Credits |
| MEDC 5360 International Communications | 3 Credits |
| PBRL 5452 Communications Strategies for Public Affairs and Government Relations |
3 Credits |
| PBRL 4300 Crisis Communications Management or PBRL 5465 Crisis Management Communications |
3 Credits |
Transfer Credit Awarded for the MA in Public Relations
The DINFOS Public Affairs courses listed below are approved for course substitutions for the Webster University Master of Arts in Public Relations as indicated in the following table. Students may transfer a maximum of 12 credit hours into the Master of Arts in Public Relations, additional transfer credit or waivers cannot be applied.
| Webster University MA in Public Relations Courses |
Defense Information School (DINFOS) Courses* |
|---|---|
| Public Relations Core Courses-21SH required | |
| MEDC 5000 Media Communications (3SH) | |
| MEDC 5310 Media and Culture (3SH) | |
| PBRL 5322 Public Relations (3SH) | JIPAC (3SH) or PAOQC/PAQC (3SH) |
| PBRL 5342 Writing for Public Relations (3SH) or PBRL 5344 Speech Writing (3SH) |
|
| MEDC 5350 Media Organizations and Regulations (3SH) |
|
| MEDC 5360 International Communications (3SH) | JSPAC (3SH) or JSEPAC (3SH) |
| MEDC 6000 Seminar in Media Communications (3SH) |
|
| Public Relations Electives-15SH required. See Graduate Catalog for Comprehensive Elective List |
|
| PBRL 5452 Communications Strategies for Public Affairs and Government Relations (3SH) |
JSPAC (3SH) or JSEPAC (3SH) |
| PBRL 5465 Crisis Management and Communications (3SH) |
JSPAC (3SH) or JSEPAC (3SH) |
| MEDC 5460 Media Research (3SH) | JSPAC (3SH) or JSEPAC (3SH) |
Updated January 12, 2021
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