Public Relations Degree

The public relations program at Cape Cod Community College prepares students for careers as a promotions assistant, public relations specialist, and public relations manager. The program focuses on theories and methods for managing the media image of a business, organization, or individual and the communication process with stakeholders, constituencies, audiences, and the general public. Program course include: public relations theory, principles of advertising, message design, image management, special event management, media relations, community relations, public affairs, and internal communications. Get more details below including other Massachusetts colleges that offer public relations degrees.

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Cape Cod Community College

500 Rutherford Avenue, Boston, MA

About
Cape Cod Community College, located in West Barnstable, Massachusetts, was founded in 1961, the second of the 15 institutions that form the Massachusetts Community Colleges System. The school has multiple partnerships with nearby institutions in order to deliver education opportunities that extend beyond the two year degrees and programs offered by the school itself. These include Bridgewater State College, Boston University, Salem State University, and UMass Boston among others. The school is also known as CCCC as well as 4-Cs.

Academics
Cape Cod Community College offers a variety of programs that allows students to pursue four year education or career training. Academic transfer programs provide the first two years of a four year education, followed by transfer to a four year institution to continue one's education and earn a bachelor's degree. Students may also try to enroll on on-campus programs that provide the final two years through partnerships with one of several four year institutions. Career training and technical programs provide skills and education in high demand industries and fields with the intention of assisting the student to enter the workforce as a qualified professional. Programs take up to two years to complete and result in an associate degree or certificate upon completion.

Programs offered include:

• Communication
• History
• Philosophy
• Criminal Justice
• Nursing

Admissions and Financial Aid
CCCC is an open enrollment institution that allows any resident within its service area to enroll if they meet the age or education requirement, provide a completed application, and pay all fees. Students should also supply previous transcripts and test scores, as well as meet with a counselor prior to their first registration in order to discuss program enrollment and curriculum.Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants and scholarships and is distributed based on need. Students must complete and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), the information from which is used to determine need and aid eligibility.

Career Options for Graduates

Advertising and Promotions Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate advertising policies and programs or produce collateral materials, such as posters, contests, coupons, or give-aways, to create extra interest in the purchase of a product or service for a department, an entire organization, or on an account basis.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, advertising and promotions managers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 4.7% from 2014 to 2024

Public Relations and Fundraising Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities designed to create or maintain a favorable public image or raise issue awareness for their organization or client; or if engaged in fundraising, plan, direct, or coordinate activities to solicit and maintain funds for special projects or nonprofit organizations.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, public relations and fundraising managers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 7.1% from 2014 to 2024

Communications Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in communications, such as organizational communications, public relations, radio/television broadcasting, and journalism. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).