PUBLIC RELATIONS DEGREE PROGR AM DETAILS The role of the communications specialist is rapidly growing and becoming more complex. In fact, Fortune magazine names Public Relations as one of the 10 fastestgrowing professions over the next 10 years. Belmont’s Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations Management is designed to help you develop as a strong communicator through a balance of academic courses and hands-on practice. Our courses, taught by faculty who are exceptional teachers and practitioners, emphasize writing, speaking and business skills and will give you the opportunity to build your professional portfolio while you learn.
FACULTY CREDENTIALS Professors and advisors are professionals within the field who provide real-world GRADUATE PROFILE:
experience and advice.
Melissa Martin STUDENT BENEFITS Enhance Your Knowledge: The communication foundations and skills you’ll learn will help you gather insights, think strategically, communicate persuasively, develop actionable plans, and proactively manage client issues. Expand Your Portfolio & Network: Belmont’s public relations classes engage you with projects that encourage involvement within the community and leave you with hands-on experience that you can add to your resume. Expand your network in the Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) with opportunities to network with Nashville’s PRSA members, who are often guest-lecturers in class. Maintain Lifestyle: Continue working full-time with the flexibility and convenience of our 8-week evening courses, where you attend class one night a week and complete the rest of the coursework online, or our 15-week courses, which are offered in the day and evening.
CAREER IMPACT Public relations graduates have accepted positions as public relations account executives, media planners, market researchers, writers, advertising analysts, publicists, sports agents, freelance writers and more.
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“I was attracted to the prestige of the Belmont name and the University’s emphasis on service to others. The generous tuition discount offered to Adult Degree students and the phenomenal program staff were the icing on the cake! While taking classes, I held a full time job, and my advisor worked with me every step of the way to help me progress. I was able to use every course I took at Belmont in my public relations career.”
BACHELOR OF ARTS or BACHELOR OF SCIENCE Public Relations Degree Requirements BELL Core/General Education Requirements Junior Cornerstone Written Communications Oral Communications Mathematics Fine Arts Social Sciences Humanities Wellness Religion Sciences If pursuing a Bachelor of Science 7–8 hours of Sciences 6 hours of Math If pursuing a Bachelor of Arts 6 hours of Foreign Language (2000 level) 7–8 hours of Sciences 3 hours of Math
PUBLIC RELATIONS MANAGEMENT CURRICULUM The B.S. or B.A. in Public Relations Management consists of a minimum of 128 credit hours, including BELL Core general education requirements. The public relations management degree allows students to gain a solid foundation in all facets of communication, thus students pursuing this degree type will complete a set of Public Relations Management Technical and Core Courses to complete the major, including four electives you can design around a special area of interest. Students also get to complete general elective courses.
TR ANSFER CREDIT You’ll need a total of 128 credit hours minimum to graduate from any of Belmont’s
undergraduate adult degree programs—and our flexible transfer credit policy puts you well on your way. A minimum of 32 hours must be completed at Belmont. At least 64 hours of transfer work must come from a four-year institution.
Public Relations Management Major Courses Technical Requirements Mass Media & Society Public Relations Principles Major Requirements Intellectual Growth & Inquiry Senior Capstone Public Relations Writing I Public Relations Writing II Public Relations Cases Public Relations Research Public Relations Campaigns Media Ethics or Communication Law COM, MDS, PRL or MKT Elective Additional Electives
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Credits Required for Graduation
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