Have your finger on the pulse of an organization\u2019s branding and communications with the Public Relations major.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This program is designed for students who want to become strategic communicators and manage how others view a business and its products or services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The\u00a0Public Relations\u00a0major\u00a0consists of\u00a045 credits.\u00a0<\/strong>You\u2019ll learn about fundamental Public Relations principles, techniques, and strategies, while also completing coursework and projects in:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Advertising and Public Relations majors enroll in the Campaigns capstone course during their final semester.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In this class, you\u2019ll take what you\u2019ve learned in the classroom and work with a team of other students to create a professional strategic communication campaign for a national-level client.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The campaign will respond to a real-world challenge your client experiences. Student teams pitch ideas directly to the client as well as in front of professors and students, then follow through to create all the advertising and communication materials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Campaigns course is an incredible opportunity for students to gain hands-on industry experience before graduation.\u00a0You will walk away with a professional portfolio filled with top-quality work that will impress any employer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Previous campaign challenge partners include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Public Relations alumni have secured jobs in PR firms and agencies, private companies, non-profit organizations, and government agencies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Other graduates have been hired as a:<\/p>\n\n\n\n 507.457.5474<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n WSU Mass Communication Facebook<\/a><\/p>\n WSU Mass Communication LinkedIn<\/a><\/p>\n WSU Mass Communication Instagram<\/a><\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n Phelps 126<\/p>\n Office Hours: Tuesday-Thursday 1-4pm<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n Email Mary Deering<\/a>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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