Public Relations Degree

The public relations program at Mount Mercy 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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Mount Mercy University

Also known as Mount Mercy College

1501 Morningside Ave, Sioux City, IA

Mount Mercy University is a nonprofit private institution located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa and provides a large number of degree programs for students. The school maintains a Roman Catholic affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school. Enrollment at Mount Mercy College exceeds 1,600 per year.

Areas of study offered at Mount Mercy College include:

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

To be considered for admissions, students may be required to complete an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit school records, which are then studied by the admissions committee. Most students accepted to Mount Mercy College score in a range of 20 to 22 on the ACT. Mount Mercy College has an acceptance rate of 70% of which only 41% chose to enroll. More information regarding admissions can be found at mtmercy.edu.

The cost of tuition is approximately $27,000, but may change per year. Students are encouraged to use the school's price of attendance calculator to better understand their cost of attendance. Students attending Mount Mercy University may qualify for aid which is generally loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

Mount Mercy University offers a variety of athletic programs overseen by the NAIA. Athletic programs that are available include:

• Baseball (NAIA Division II)
• Basketball (NAIA Division II)
• Track & Field (NAIA Division II)

Contact information, academics information, areas of study offered, and more can be accessed on school's website at http://www.mtmercy.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).