Mass Communication, Public Relations Concentration

Offered by the Department of Communication and Theatre
Professor Young
Associate Professors 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.