Public Relations & Strategic Communication
Dave Smith
Class of 1994
“This program continues to evolve and offer new and improved training to provide students with the skill set they need to succeed in the ever-changing and increasingly important world of public relations.”
What You Will Learn
The Public Relations & Advertising interdisciplinary emphasis provides you with the theory and practical skills in writing, critical thinking, marketing, advertising and communicating to influence public opinion across a range of media. In the Public Relations & Advertising emphasis you can select a minor or specialize in one of the following five tracks:
- Copywriting: Learn to hone your craft through exposure to a broad range of writing styles from advertising to public relations to writing for the web.
- Health Care Public Relations: Focus on public relations in the health care industry with its unique terminology and marketing strategies.
- International Public Relations: Work to help master the political, economic and social structures you will encounter as the global marketplace continues to expand.
- Marketing: Choose a variety of business classes to help you understand consumer behavior and how to sell and influence the public.
- Visual Communication: Focus on understanding how to make verbal and graphic arts messages visually appealing, persuasive and informative.
Careers in Public Relations & Advertising
See a list of career possibilities.
Program Requirements
- Advising Sheet (Microsoft Word Document)
- Course Descriptions
- Course Offerings by Semester
- Degree Map BA
- Public Relations and Strategic Communication Program Requirements BA (WSU Catalog)
- Degree Map BS
- Public Relations and Strategic Communication Program Requirements BS (WSU Catalog)
How To Declare Your Major
Declare or change your major with the Change My Major app.
- Go to your eWeber portal and open the Change My Major app.
- Use the Major dropdown to select your major.
- Select your concentration and/or minor. The app will prompt you to select them.
- Click Submit to send your major declaration request to the department.
- Your major will appear in CatTracks once approved.
Get Involved
Advisors
Nicola Corbin, Ph.D.
801-626-7980
nicolacorbin@weber.edu
EH 341
Last Names A-G
By Appointment
Leslie Howerton
lesliehowerton@weber.edu
EH 342
801-626-8922
Last Names H-O
By Appointment
Nathan Rodriguez, Ph.D.
nathanrodriguez@weber.edu
EH 340
Last Names P-Z
By Appointment