Journalism, Advertising/Public Relations Concentration, B.S.

Program Overview

This program prepares students for careers in public relations, offering a comprehensive understanding of the field and its various roles. Graduates are equipped with the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in a competitive business environment, with potential career paths ranging from campaign manager to public relations specialist. Employers of MTSU alumni include renowned organizations such as Ketchum, Inc. and Nissan North America, Inc.

Program Outline

Careers:

Graduates specializing in public relations should find plenty of job opportunities in today's highly competitive business climate and market reach via multiple media platforms. Career possibilities await in agencies that represent clients, in industry from healthcare to entertainment, in organizational settings from education to religion, and in other non-profits and government. Campaign manager Communications specialist / executive Community relations director Corporate communications director Creative/art director Employee/internal communications Entertainment industry publicist Government public information officer Healthcare communications specialist Marketing consultant Marketing manager Marketing materials designer Media relations specialist Non-profit communications manager PR agency account manager Press secretary Public affairs director Public involvement coordinator Public relations specialist/executive Social media strategist Special events manager Speech writer Employers of MTSU alumni include The Andrews Agency DVL Public Relations and Advertising Eastwick PR Agency, San Francisco Fairmont St. Andrews, Scotland Gaylord Opryland Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee Ketchum, Inc. McNeely Pigott & Fox Middle Tennessee State University Middle Tennessee Medical Center Nissan North America, Inc. Corporate Communications Rodofer Moss & Co., PLLC Schneider Electric United Way of Rutherford and Cannon Counties