Communication Degree (B.A.), Public Relations Concentration

Major

Part of the

Skill-building experiences coupled with a knowledge base in essential concepts and theories in the field of public relations.

Graduates are able to successfully plan, implement and evaluate communication programs directed toward relationship building between organizations and their publics.

Our curriculum balances theory and practical experience, bolstered by foundational principles in ethics, diversity, and intercultural communication.

Opportunities:

Personal, one-on-one faculty advisers
On-site television studio, radio station, student newspaper
Internships locally and in Washington, D.C.
Exceptional alumni networking
Communication Club and Television Club

Alumni Career Paths:

Media Relations Director
Sports Communication Specialist
Social Media Manager
Campaign Director
Public Health Advisor
Digital Marketing Specialist

Requirements

Learning Outcomes

The Communication Department prepares students to be well-informed, responsible citizens and creative and ethical communication practitioners. The department is unique in offering this balance of theory and practice, which is manifest through our courses, our widely respected internship program, and our students’ involvement in a wide and diverse variety of campus and community organizations.

From the local to the global level, our students and graduates apply their knowledge and skills to pursue further knowledge, establish professional careers, and improve their communities.