Bachelor's Degree in Communication – Public Relations

Department of Communication

Degree: Bachelor of Science
Major: Communication
Concentration: Public Relations 
Hours: 120

Bachelor of Science - Communications

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Degree Description

The online Bachelor of Science in Communication Degree – Public Relations Communication degree at Lamar University integrates communication theory with practical application, giving you a portfolio of skills valuable to any employer: critical thinking, problem solving, effective listening, trend awareness, persuading and effective written communication. 

This program integrates communication theory with practical application, and students are able to develop a portfolio of skills and abilities valuable to any emplyer. These skills cover a range of corporate communication functions essential to Fortune 500 companies, nonprofits, celebrity brands and higher education settings alike.

Why Study Public Relations at Lamar?

Public relations is a broad term that emcompasses a multitude of communication functions that a Fortune 500 company, a small nonprofit, a celebrity brand or a college will need: marketing communication, public affairs, community relations, social media outreach, crisis communication, employee communication and media relations.

After graduating with the Bachelor of Science in Communication Degree – Public Relations Communication, you will have the ability to create and maintain a positive image for the clients you represent. 

Career Paths

Whether you're selling consumers a product or informing the public, you understand how to engage people effectively through the media. You use audio, visual and written communication to impact your target audience. Just a few career options for you as a graduate of the online B.S. in Communication – Public Relations include public relations specialists, public relations and fundraising managers and marketing/communication positions. 

Primary Careers

Public relations, advertising manager, promoter

Career Areas

  • Public relations
  • Publishing
  • Marketing and advertising
  • Radio and television broadcasting
  • Journalism
  • Education

Median Salary

$62,800

Types of Employers

  • Advertising agencies
  • Marketing departments
  • Schools and universities
  • Media publishers
  • Broadcasting companies
  • For-profit businesses and corporations

Meet the Faculty

Dr. Raymond Rui
Assistant Professor

Social Media, Interpersonal, OrgComm
Dr. Nicki Michalski
Associate Professor

Rhetoric, Argumentation, Critical Thinking
Dr. Mahmoud Salimi
Assistant Professor

Film and Video Production