Public Relations Degree

The public relations program at Oklahoma City 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 Oklahoma colleges that offer public relations degrees.

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Oklahoma City University

7777 S May Ave, Oklahoma City, OK

Oklahoma City University, located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, is a private four year institution that founded in 1904 and was originally known as Epworth University. The school was built by Anton Classen, a local developer who had been active in the construction of the city and desired a Methodist university in the area to promote Methodist ideology and faith.

OCU closed in 1911 and was reopened in 1922 when Oklahoma Methodist University moved from its location in Guthrie to Oklahoma City and absorbed the faculty from the nearby defunct Fort Worth University. The school experienced a decline in enrollment and services during World War II, but found increased numbers at the end of the war, resulting in rapid growth and expansion.

Academics

Oklahoma City University offers variety of programs and majors resulting in a bachelor's degree upon completion. Courses for a bachelor's degree include nationally mandated general education requirements, lower and upper division courses related to the major, and elective courses that allow for the exploration of studies traditionally outside of the realm of one's major. Additionally students may opt to take additional courses in a secondary area of study. These courses allow the student to receive a minor degree that demonstrates an understanding and knowledge of the topic chosen.

Programs offered include:

• Business Administration
• Journalism
• Computer Programming
• History
• Liberal Arts

Admissions and Financial Aid

Individuals interested in enrollment and Oklahoma City University must submit an application for admission, along with transcripts and standardized test scores. The provided material will be reviewed by the school, determining whether admissions requirements are met and making a final decision regarding admission. After the decision is rendered the student will be notified, and if admitted will receive additional information to prepare them for the start of their academic career at OCU.

Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants and scholarships, which are awarded based on need as determined by the applicant's Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), the information from which will be used by the school to determine need and aid program eligibility when constructing the aid packet.

Students Enrolled in the Public Relations Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Oklahoma City University offers a bachelor's degree program in public relations.

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

Salary & Wages

• Oklahoma City, OK
  • Total Employment: 100
  • Average Hourly Rate: $31.51
  • Average Annual Salary: $65530

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

Salary & Wages

• Oklahoma City, OK
  • Total Employment: 330
  • Average Hourly Rate: $42.94
  • Average Annual Salary: $89320

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).