The Public Relations major focuses on maintaining a business’s reputation and brand while fostering relationships with the media and the public. You take courses in writing, communication research, message production, case analysis and campaign planning. These courses enhance your critical thinking about issues in the public relations industry and managing interactions between businesses and people. This major offers you a strong foundation for a wide variety of career opportunities in corporations, government, nonprofits and public relations agencies.
Career Options
Public relations specialist
Communication director
Marketing coordinator
Sales associate
Recruiter
Digital marketing specialist
Brand manager
Special events planner
Content specialist
Social media manager
Nonprofit founder
Account executive
Director of development
Media specialist