Overview
The Public Relations program is a career focused major for students interested in community relations, corporate communication, employee/member relations, government relations, integrated marketing communication, strategic communication, and other PR-allied fields. The program offers team-based projects, internships and co-ops, service and experiential learning, and collaboration with community organizations. Students are trained to think analytically, communicate strategically, and lead responsibly. Students learn communication theory and market-current skills, all within the context of cultural sensitivity and ethical responsibility. This program equips students to make a positive contribution to their local community, nation, and world by making connections between theory and practice in the arena of public relations.
Career
In our rapidly evolving digital world, success in any organization requires a sophisticated understanding of communication processes. Positions in public relations and allied fields rely even more heavily on strong oral and written communication skills. Graduates with a Public Relations BA from the UC College of Arts and Sciences are equipped with strong analytical, communication, and creative skills. As such, they are well prepared for many different career options. Graduates find jobs such as:
Campaign Manager
Communication Specialist
Event Planner
Executive Coach
Fundraising Director
Human Resources Officer
Public Relations Specialist
Social Media Manager
Technical Writer
Training and Development Officer
Public Relations students are also well prepared for advanced study in such areas as advocacy, law, marketing, and public policy.
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please
Expected November 2025
Start date
January 2025
UC Uptown West Campus
2600 Clifton Avenue,
CINCINNATI,
Ohio,
45221, United States
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please
Expected November 2025
Start date
May 2025
UC Uptown West Campus
2600 Clifton Avenue,
CINCINNATI,
Ohio,
45221, United States
First-year applicants (sometimes referred to as freshman) are students who have completed high school and have not earned college course credit since graduating.
English test score requirements: ELS - 112 Graduation; IELTS - 6.0 Overall minimum of 5.5 on each section; PTE - 46; TOEFL - 66 iBT minimum of 15 on each section; Duolingo - 95; Cambridge - 169 minimum, Recommended exam: C1 Advanced.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
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