Mass Communication, Public Relations Concentration

Offered by the Department of Communication and Theatre
Professor Young
Associate Professors Carrish-Bulkley, Longoria, Wright, L. (chairperson)
Assistant Professors Bernum, Crum, Pieper
Instructors Lohrey, Mason, McIntyre

The Public Relations concentration is excellent preparation for positions in many different public relations areas: an account executive at an advertising agency, a brand manager for a consumer product, a public relations director for a hospital, an information specialist for a non-profit organization, a sports information director, an owner of an advertising and public relations firm - with over 300 different career choices. Qualified students are encouraged to participate in the Department’s successful internship program.

After the first semester all majors will have a prepared portfolio reviewed by the student’s advisor prior to registration for the subsequent semester. Details on portfolio contents can be found in the student department handbook.