Public Relations
Minor
Make a future connecting your company to the world.
Want to make a living off your social media savvy, or add a highly versatile and desirable program to your degree? A minor in Public Relations could be perfect for you!
Public relations specialists play a vital part in the image of any organization, whether the work through the social media they monitor, recommendations they make for ad campaigns or releases they write for newspapers. Even outside of strictly PR roles, students who have studied public relations possess a whole collection of media and communication skills that can be valuable in any aspect of life.
Frostburg State University’s minor in Public Relations features internship opportunities and hands-on classes designed to build up a portfolio and get you in the door to the public relations world. With up-to-date technology and a team of professionally active faculty mentors, FSU is ready to prepare you for an exciting career in public relations.
Enter a booming field that just keeps growing! As the world develops ever more means of communication, businesses, non-profits and organizations large and small are increasingly expected to stay in touch with the public through a growing number of media.
Public Relations Program Highlights
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Take on an optional public relations internship, an extremely valuable experience for developing your skills through real-world application and for getting a head-start in the PR industry.
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Combine you minor in Public Relations with any other major to diversify your skill set and increase your potential as a new hire.
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Enjoy graphic design and media production classes in FSU’s Gira Center for Communications and Information Technology, a modern facility housing the latest in technology resources.
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Take advantage of great opportunities to present your most notable projects and research at FSU’s Undergraduate Research Symposium and other conferences.
What can I do with a public relations degree?
Median pay for public relations specialists (BLS 2021)
Related Occupations
Public Relations Specialist
Communications Director
Event Planner
Public Relations Manager
Fundraising Specialist
Writer
Graduates of FSU’s Public Relations minor program possess a collection of highly valued skills and can find positions in almost any type of business, organization or government agency. General responsibilities include maintaining a positive public image for the company, providing accurate and timely information on short notice and creating good communication with the public, media, consumers or any other party. Public relations specialists must have strong communication skills and are increasingly expected to be familiar with social media, as they may be asked to monitor and maintain organization profiles on sites like YouTube, Facebook and Twitter. For more information, check out the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ pages on Public Relations Specialists.
What You'll Learn
Complement the major of your choice with a minor in Public Relations, turning you from a good hire into an invaluable asset in any field. You'll work with a diverse group of faculty who span departments, with backgrounds that include digital video, photography, creative writing, organizations and marketing.
- Effective, responsible and deadline-driven journalistic writing
- Principles and practices of video field production
- Planning, execution and evaluation of the public relations process
A Frostburg State education: more valuable than ever.
With nationally recognized academic programs, real-world learning experiences, a top-notch support system, and a thriving student life, Frostburg State is a place where you can discover yourself, define your goals, and prepare for your future.