BACHELOR OF ARTS in Double Major: Health & Risk Communication and Public Relations & Strategic Communication

What to Expect in the Public Relations and Strategic Communication Program
In this innovative program, you’ll learn and master the art and science of relating to the diverse public.

Public relations and strategic communication involve the ability to effectively relate to different audiences and properly formulate, design, and execute campaigns for clients. So whether you choose to be the face of an organization, government agency, or advocacy group, this program will prepare you for all aspects of relating to different publics.

You’ll also get firsthand experience in the creation and integration of campaigns based on the goals or mission of clients through your involvement in one of the many professional and student organizations on campus.

Program Benefits
In this program, you’ll:

• Receive individual attention from experienced professors in the theory and practice of public relations and consultants in strategic communication
• Get firsthand experience through research and PR campaign opportunities, and showcase your results at state, regional, and national conferences
• Build a portfolio consisting of your accomplishments, projects, and campaigns to make you more marketable to potential employers

You’ll also have wide variety of options for internships, including:

• Advertising and Marketing Agencies
• Ashland Center for Nonviolence
• Career Service
• Financial Institutions
• Government Agencies
• Hospitals and Safety Organizations
• Law Offices
• Non-profits
• Sports Organization