Graduate Certificate in Public Relations

Learning at your own pace, you’ll develop a communications skill set that will illuminate your career path to a management position in public relations. Experienced professors and industry professionals will lead as you explore how to communicate effectively, build relationships, and manage internal and external forces to maintain and enhance reputations for all types and sizes of organizations.
 

You will learn the ropes of the public relations industry through classes, labs, and hands-on assignments and gain the range of skills you need to be a great communicator, including:
 

• Public relations strategies
• Media relations
• Corporate Communications
• Event planning and execution
• Writing for the web, social media, print, and broadcast
• Communications research
• Communications design
   

A combination of virtual classes streamed over the Internet and classroom, and practical experiences give you high flexibility to learn from the convenience of your home community or virtually anywhere you can connect.
 

Program Highlights
 

• 8 months – 2 semesters
• Delivered as a combination of online courses, classroom experiences, and practical experiences
• Real-world experience from planning and executing community events that raise thousands of dollars to developing strategic plans for community clients
• Courses cover all aspects of public relations, including communication strategies, event planning, media relations, social media communications, and more.