What will I learn?
The University of Arizona's Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations will develop students' skills in strategic planning, social media, media relations, crisis communications, event planning, campaign management, and public relations writing while emphasizing the importance of ethics, critical thinking and research. Upon graduation, students will be prepared to work in public and private sectors in PR agencies, PR departments in corporations, nonprofit organizations, government agencies, health care, legal institutions, educational settings, and more. The classes are taught by industry and academic experts with decades of domestic and international experience. Students will benefit from the ability to double major in PR and Communication and graduate with transferable skills to industry careers and/or pursuing a higher degree. A double major in PR and Communication has been designed not to increase the time to complete a degree.
Entry requirements
For international students
Unofficial secondary/high school transcripts may be used for the initial admission evaluation. Official transcripts or official exam results are required at the time of enrollment. If a transcript is not in English, a certified English translation must accompany the transcript. Strong applicants will have a minimum recalculated grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 over the course of their last three years of academic coursework. GPA recalculation takes place during admission review. Prior to enrollment, students must obtain a high school diploma, certificate, or GED.
