Public Relations Degree

The public relations program at Andrews University 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 Michigan colleges that offer public relations degrees.

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Andrews University (Andrews)

665 Johnson St, Alpena, MI

Andrews University is a nonprofit private institution located in Berrien Springs, MI and provides a large number of program options for students. The school maintains a Seventh Day Adventists affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school. Approximately three thousand students are enrolled annually at Andrews University.

A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:

• Theology And Religious Vocations
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Architecture
• Philosophy And Religious Studies
• Liberal Arts And Sciences

To be considered for admissions, applicants may be required to fill out an application, write a personal statement, and submit any transcripts or test scores, which are then reviewed by the admissions committee. Very common scores among students admitted to Andrews University are in the range of 20 to 26 for the ACT exam, or 1380 to 1760 on the SAT exam. This school admits around 40 percent of applicants annually. Of those accepted, about 44 percent registered for enrollment.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is nearly $26,000 per year. Tuition prices may change for any number of reasons, and as such students should visit the school's price of attendance calculator to get a better idea of their cost of attendance. Housing may be available for students that want to live on-campus for a cost of $4,200 each year. Students enrolled at Andrews University may qualify for aid which is usually scholarships, grants, and loans.

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).