Public Relations Degree

The public relations program at Campbellsville 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 Kentucky colleges that offer public relations degrees.

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Campbellsville University

717 Frederica St, Owensboro, KY

Campbellsville University provides a variety of program options for students to aid them in their growth and development. The school is located in Campbellsville, KY and operated as a private institution. The school's Southern Baptist affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's vision. Campbellsville University has an annual student enrollment of nearly three thousand.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs Campbellsville University offers:

• Education
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Security And Protective Services
• Health And Clinical Professions

To be considered for admissions, applicants may be required to complete an application, write a personal statement, and submit school transcripts, which are then reviewed by admissions staff. A SAT or ACT exam is required prior to applying, with scores in a range of 1220 to 1630 for the SAT exam and between 18 to 23 for the ACT exam is common among students accepted to Campbellsville University. 63% of those who apply are admitted to Campbellsville University, of which 36 percent choose to enroll. More information on admissions can be found here.

The cost of tuition is around $23,000, but may change yearly. Students are encouraged to use the school's net price calculator to better understand their cost of attendance. Some students at this school may qualify for financial aid, which is typically provided in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The Campbellsville University "Tigers" compete in a number of intercollegiate sports through participation in the NAIA. Sports available:

• Baseball (NAIA Division I)
• Basketball (NAIA Division I)
• Football (NAIA Division I)
• Golf (NAIA Division I)
• Soccer (NAIA Division I)

Students can visit the website to see a complete list of areas of study, programs, student services, and more that is available at this school.

Students Enrolled in the Public Relations Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Campbellsville University has offered the following program levels for students:

• Less Than Two-Year Award
• Bachelor's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

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).