Overview

Key facts:

Corporations, charities, politicians, movie stars and sports celebrities all hire public relations specialists who help them build their brand and maintain good relationships with strategic stakeholders.
With the Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Public Relations program at the Montclair State University you will learn how to write for media, design campaigns, implement innovative social media strategies, and manage client-based projects.

Accreditation

Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, Montclair State University is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 20,000-24,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Montclair State University offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation degrees), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Communication and Media Arts

Theorizing Communication and Media Arts

Writing for the Media

Transmedia Projects

Colloquium Series

Public Relations Principles

Public Relations Writing

Investigative Research Methods

Public Relations Cases and Campaigns

Public Relations Techniques in a Digital Age

Public Relations Management

Communication and Media Coop Ed

Independent Study

Voice and Speech Improvement

Health Communication

Organizational Communication

Going Viral

Listening

Race, Ethnicity and Media

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-01-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-12-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-11-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-09-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Montclair, United States

Disciplines

Public Relations View 398 other Bachelors in Public Relations in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Online Application
Application Fee: After you submit the application, you will see instructions for paying the $65 non-refundable application fee on the status page of your application portal.
Your official secondary school transcripts need to be evaluated (document evaluation) by any accredited foreign credential evaluation service.
International students whose primary language is not English, must show proof of English Language Proficiency as outlined below.
Personal Statement/ Essay and resume/ List of Co-Curricular Activities
Letter of Recommendation: Submit recommendation letter from a guidance counselor or teacher.
I-20 Application

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

23070 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 11535 USD per semester during 48 months.
National

23070 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 11535 USD per semester during 48 months.
In-State

13710 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 6855 USD per semester during 48 months.

Living costs for Montclair

1673 - 4118 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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