The School of Communication Master of Arts degree in Public Relations gives students the professional and theoretical foundation necessary for a career in the public or private sector or for more advanced studies in the field. Students can choose from a variety of courses with a focus on strategic communication that range from social media to management to international public relations to tourism. Through class projects, internships and practicum programs, students develop their skills and build a professional portfolio, working with successful alumni from corporate, nonprofit, government and public relations consultancy circles. As a recent external review of the Master’s program noted, with “many strengths in terms of quality faculty, students, technology, infrastructure,” graduates are prepared to compete in their profession within a culturally diverse society and world.     

PUBLIC RELATIONS (M.A.) offers two programs.

1. The Public Realations Thesis Track

• The 30-credit thesis track program provides an opportunity to supplement a working foundation and knowledge with pertinent theory and research methodologies.

2. The Public Relations Non-Thesis Track

• A second non-thesis track program, a 36-credit coursework-only option, builds from a foundation of public relations and communication courses.