Public Relations Degree

The public relations program at Grand View 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 Iowa colleges that offer public relations degrees.

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Grand View University

1 University Place, Lamoni, IA

Grand View University provides a variety of degree programs for students to assist them in their growth and development. The school is located in Des Moines, IA and operated as a private institution. The Evangelical Lutheran Church affiliation of this school is an important part of the history, education and mission that defines the school. Enrollment at Grand View University exceeds two thousand yearly.

Areas of study offered at GVC include but are not limited to:

• Health And Clinical Professions
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Liberal Arts And Sciences

Students applying for admission are required to submit an application, transcripts, records, test scores and any requested personal statements, which will then be reviewed by the school. The most common exam scores among applicants admitted to GVC are in the range of 19 to 23 on the ACT, or 1150 to 1410 on the SAT exam. An estimated 90 percent of all applicant were accepted at GVC, with 40 percent of those admitted choosing to enroll. More information regarding admissions can be found here.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is close to $23,000 for the year. Tuition prices may change for any number of reasons, and that is why students should visit the school's tuition calculator to understand their cost of attendance. The price of on-campus housing is approximately $3,900 annually. This school may help with costs by offering financial aid for students who are eligible by way of scholarships, grants, and loans.

GVC offers several athletic programs overseen by the NAIA. Athletic programs available:

• Baseball (NAIA Division II)
• Basketball (NAIA Division II)
• Football (NAIA Division II)
• Golf (NAIA Division II)

Contact information, admission forms, areas of study, and more can be accessed on school's website at www.grandview.edu.

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).