Online Bachelor of Science in Public Relations
Online Degree Completion Program
The Public Relations program at Millersville University allows students to gain professional skills in writing, research and campaign planning for work in agencies, corporations and nonprofit environments. Students collaborate on projects as they learn ethical communication principles and practices to build their expertise.
WHY STUDY PUBLIC RELATIONS?
Millersville University’s Public Relations program balances study of the discipline in coursework and applied settings. Students learn effective communication and public relations strategies and practices, social science and qualitative research, media studies, digital communication, cultural studies and more.
- Our curriculum: Millersville’s curriculum follows standards set by Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA)
- Our award winning PRSSA chapter partners with the Central PA Chapter of PRSA. Membership in PRSSA provides students opportunities to attend conferences and learn from professionals and gain access to PRSSA internships and PRSA resources.
- Our internship opportunities offer students hands-on experiences to apply the knowledge they have learned in the classroom to real-world work situations.
PROGRAM BENEFITS
- 100% online courses.
- Program start dates in spring and fall.
- Flexibility to work while earning a degree.
- Courses offered year-round to allow you to complete your degree faster.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
- Account manager/executive
- Blogger
- Brand manager
- Campaign director
- Communications director
- Content creator
- Copywriter
- Chief Strategy officer
- Digital marketing
- Director of development/fundraising
- Employee relations
- Event coordinator
- Internet marketing
- Government affairs
- Public relations specialist
- Marketing coordinator
- Media relations specialist
- Multicultural relations
- Promotion manager
- Public information officer
- Recruiter
- Green marketer
- Social media coordinator
- Social media analyst
- Web content creator
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Admissions and Program Requirements
Admissions Requirements
To apply for admission, you must meet the following requirements:
- At least 30 transferable college credits
- A 2.0 or higher overall GPA
- Completion of the required COMM 100 pre-requisite course (see pre-requisites below for more information)
You must also submit the following:
- A completed online application
- An official transcript from ALL previous institutions of higher education attended
Required Prerequisite Courses:
Successful completion of at least 30 total transferrable credits including
the following pre-requisite course is required before beginning
the program:- COMM 100 Speech
- COMM 101: Introduction to Communication
- COMM 201: Communication Theory
- COMM 301: Communication Research
- COMM 401: Critical Cultural Studies in Communication
- COMM 251: Introduction to PR
- COMM 351: Public Relations Writing (W)
- COMM 451: Public Relations Issues and Cases
- COMM 452: Public Relations Campaigns
Media Foundation Courses: (12 credits)
- COMM 121: Intro to Media Arts Production
- COMM 206: Communication and Media Law
- COMM 220: Survey of Mass Media
- JRNL 313 (W): Fundamentals of Journalism
(3 credits: CHOOSE ONE)
- COMM 224: Organizational Communication
- COMM 225: Communication in the Nonprofit Sector
- COMM 305: Business and Professional Communication
- COMM 300, 400, 500: Internship
Electives B: Persuasive Messaging Electives
(3 credits: CHOOSE ONE)- COMM 371: Crisis Emergency and Risk Communication
- COMM 403: Persuasion and Social Media Influence
- COMM 441: Political Communication
- COMM 429: Special Topics in Comm
- COMM 461: Health Communication
- WRIT 343: Rhetorical Analysis
Electives C: Digital Messaging - Additional Electives
(6 credits: CHOOSE TWO)- COMM 380: Digital Media Writing
- COMM 390: Social Media Campaigns
- JRNL 327: Feature Writing
- ENGL 317: Editing for Publication
- AENG 356: Desktop Publishing
After applying, a transfer evaluation will be conducted to identify how many general education credits you will need to take to fulfill degree requirements.
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Online Application & Acceptance Process
APPLY!
- To apply for admission to Millersville's online programs, please complete our quick and easy application!
SEND IN ALL OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS
- Electronic Transcripts-
- Send electronic official transcripts directly from the school to our office at onlineprograms@millersville.edu.
- Electronic transcripts are typically the fastest way to submit transcripts.
- Mailed Transcripts-
- Have mailed official transcripts sent directly to our office:
- Office of Online Programs
Millersville University
Lyle Hall, Room 208
P.O. Box 1002
Millersville, PA 17551
- Office of Online Programs
- Have mailed official transcripts sent directly to our office:
**Transcripts must be sealed, official copies sent directly from the university, college, or high school to our office. Any opened transcripts (electronic or mailed) are considered unofficial copies**
Millersville University’s Online Programs offer rolling admissions and applications are reviewed for acceptance as they become complete.
ONLINE ACCEPTANCE PROCESS
Once all application documents are received, an official admissions decision will be made and a transfer credit evaluation will be completed. If accepted into the program, a confirmation email will be sent to access your application portal.
To confirm acceptance and secure a spot in the program, the admissions response form must be submitted. Information on the response form will be sent to accepted students.
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Cohort Start Dates
This program has cohorts starting every August (fall) and January (spring).
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FAQ'S AND ONLINE STUDENT RESOURCES
Visit the FAQ's page for our online programs for more information on our frequently asked questions!
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Support for Online Application and Admissions
Our Online Programs Admissions Counselor will work with students from the point of interest until confirming their acceptance to help answer questions, provide transcript updates, complete transcript evaluations, announce admission decisions and assist with confirming enrollment.
Our Online Programs Student Support Specialists will then continue to assist online students throughout the entirety of the program to assist with any and all non-advisement questions.
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- Online Programs Student Forms
- Visit this page for a complete list of student forms used by the Office of Online Programs, such as Change of Delivery (COD) forms and Admission Response forms.
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