Bachelor of Arts [B.A] [Communication - Public Relations Track] From Florida Gulf Coast University

Whether you plan to enter the workforce right after graduation, or, continue your education and pursue a master’s degree, an undergraduate degree in communication opens the door to abundant and diverse opportunities. 

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, jobs requiring a communication degree will continue to grow 6 to 7 percent annually between now and 2024. Communication majors are found in public relations, social media, mass communication, print and broadcast media, as well as affiliated industries including higher education, marketing and law.

Students in the Communication program have the opportunity to pursue one of two tracks:

• Communication Studies
• Public Relations

Anticipating a career in an industry providing strategic communication for the business and nonprofit sectors, students in the Public Relations track experience an immersive course of instruction focused on developing solid oral and written communication skills. Courses include: Principles of Public Relations, PR Writing, PR Strategy, PR Research, Nonprofit PR and PR Campaigns.

Graduates will be able to: