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Public Relations (Minor)

Undergraduate
  • Minor

About this Program

The public relations minor offers a range of courses combining theory and best practices in the field to students seeking to add depth to knowledge and skills in related majors.

Program Overview

It is a valuable complement to students in any job or discipline seeking to spread its information. The minor offers students a snapshot of skills and theory tightly focused around the art of persuasion, but also allows them to adapt the course material to their interdisciplinary focus.

Students will learn about audiences - how to identify, target and persuade them, no matter the size, in the digital media age.

See our course catalog for more information on this program.

Degrees Offered

  • Minor

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What majors pair well with the public relations minor?

Explore complementary majors that build upon and tie into the public relations minor.

Art and Archaeology, Art History Concentration

Many careers within museums, galleries and cultural institutions involve marketing, promotion and development.

Business Administration

Ideal for roles in marketing, communications or brand management. It sharpens your ability to craft messages, manage reputation and engage stakeholders.

English

Connect your interest in storytelling and communications with literary study.

Political Science

Promote public policy issues and working on campaigns.

Public Health

Develop public-facing health campaigns.

Sociology

Devlelop skills to use media to shape public perception and craft persuasive messaging. Can be applied in the public or government sector, private industry or human and social service spaces.

Sustainability Studies

Promote sustainable solutions at the local, regional or global levels.

Program Contact

Brooke Witherow

Assistant Professor of Communication Arts

Phone
301-696-3743

Our faculty...

are experts in their fields, committed teachers and mentors who are dedicated to helping you fulfill your academic and professional ambitions.

All Faculty
Alan Goldenbach

Alan Goldenbach

  • Associate Professor of Communication Arts and Journalism
  • Adviser to Blazer Radio