Dubuque, USA
DEGREE TYPE
BA
DURATION
4 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
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EARLIEST START DATE
Aug 2025
TUITION FEES
USD 33,500 / per year *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* annual full-time rate
Key Summary
Introduction
The Public Relations major at Loras prepares students to work in a variety of professional fields including entertainment, politics, event planning, sports promotion, and community relations. Students learn the necessary skills to complete amazing internships, conduct relevant research, understand audiences, and secure future employment. Additionally, students have access to a digital learning lab with creative computer software programs to prepare them for the ever-changing technological expectations of the industry.
Student Experience
Overwhelmingly, Public Relations majors assume student leadership roles on campus for organizations such as Dance Marathon, college activities board, student government, mediation, and mock trial. Public Relations students also participate in field-related campus organizations such as The Lorian newspaper and LCTV and KLCR radio.
Public Relations students have also completed competitively-awarded internships with the following organizations:
- Edelman – Chicago
- MTV – New York
- University of Illinois School of Medicine
- The Chicago Bulls
- Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa
- CBS Sports Network
- American Red Cross
- Discovery Communications
- Chicago Children’s Museum
- DuPont Pioneer
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Program Outcome
Student Learning Outcomes – Public Relations
- Deliver oral presentations that communicate ideas and information in order to influence diverse audiences.
- Demonstrate skills and knowledge necessary for formal academic writing.
- Construct written artifacts appropriate to, and essential for the Public Relations profession.
- Apply the principles, practices, and strategic skills of Public Relations that affect organizations, stakeholders, media, and various publics.
- Perform roles and functions associated with effective group communication.
Career Opportunities
“What can you do with a Public Relations degree?”
As a Public Relations major, you will be prepared for a variety of interesting careers.
- Social media manager
- Event planner
- Promotion specialist
- Communication coordinator
- Media relations director
- Health care liaison
- Crisis communication strategist
- Speechwriter
- Community outreach coordinator
- Sales coordinator
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