Bachelor of Arts [B.A] [Mass Communications - Public Relations] From Winona State University

In addition to the department’s academic core classes and professional skills core classes, students in the Public Relations option take courses in PR principles, PR cases, PR writing, PR techniques and strategies and PR campaigns. 

Students in Public Relations have gone on to jobs in PR agencies, private companies, nonprofit organizations and government agencies. Graduates have moved on to such careers as:

•    Public affairs and market specialists
•    Publicists and PR specialists
•    Event planners
•    Press secretaries
•    Public information officers

The Mass Communication major is divided among an academic core based on principles of inquiry, a set of core electives, and four options. This major prepares students to create, produce, deliver, and understand the effects of mediated messages. To accomplish the major, a student must complete the academic core and one of the options.

For majors in Mass Communication, a minor is required. Students majoring in any Mass Communication option may not simultaneously declare the same Mass Communication option as a minor, nor may students declare the general Mass Communication (MCOM) minor. The 2.5 GPA is required for enrolling in many Mass Communication courses.