Overview

Public Relations majors learn in the classroom how the development and evolution of digital platforms supports domestic and global Public Relations campaigns and apply those learnings to work with real-world clients via internships in agencies, corporations, nonprofits or other organizations. Many students also work with our chapter of the Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA), working on live campaigns with real industry clients. 

Most students graduate with a robust portfolio to share with prospective employers. Alumni from the Public Relations program have careers working with nationally recognized corporations like Coyne PR, Influenster, Nickelodeon, the NY Mets, and many others.

Curriculum

• The Journalism and Public Relations major offered by Seton Hall University consists of 48 credits. Thirty-three credits of required courses include a mix of Public Relations courses, supplemented with specific Communication and Journalism coursework. Students round out major coursework with elective choices, including courses such as Media Criticism, Managing Reputation and Crisis Communication, Integrated Communication among many others. 
• Public Relations majors are encouraged to explore the College's unique dual-degree option. The combined program, in which students work to earn a B.A. in Public Relations and an M.A. in Communication, allows students to take 12 graduate credits during their junior and senior years in preparation for a fifth year of graduate study.