Overview

In the Department of Communication at Jacksonville State University, they believe that Public Relations is the art and science of reputation management. Through transparent means, the Communication (Public Relations) faculty trains the future public relations professionals to inform clients and other stakeholders of important news and future plans of their clients, whether not-for-profit or for-profit institutions. This is accomplished by the maintenance of relationships with journalists and the media, and the management and timely dissemination of information.

Careers

Public Relations Manager
Advertising and Promotions Manager
Public Relations and Fundraising Manager
Public Relations Specialist
Public Affairs Specialist
Community Relations Manager

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Video Production and Editing

Public Relations Writing

Communication Law

Social Media and Society

Public Relations Case Studies

Mass Communication Research

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-07 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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IELTS

5.5

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Credits

123 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Jacksonville, United States

Disciplines

Communication Studies Journalism Public Relations View 521 other Bachelors in Journalism in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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IELTS

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Other requirements

General requirements

National

There is a $35 non-refundable fee that must be paid by credit card when you submit this application.
Complete the application for admission online.
Submit all required documents for your admission type

International

Application form and Application Fee $35.00.
High school GPA of 2.0/4.0 (US grading scale).
Copy of Passport.
Copy of financial document (financial statement and letter) stating a balance of at least $33,500.
If credentials are in a language other than English they must be translated by the institution itself or approved translation services.
At least one standardized test score such as ACT/SAT/ TOEFL/ IELTS/iTEP/PTE/Duolingo.
Proof of English Proficiency. (In addition to TOEFL/IELTS/iTEP/PTE/Duolingo, the ACT/SAT can satisfy proof of english proficiency requirement)

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Applies to you

Non-residents

21180 USD / year

≈ 21180 USD / year
Out-of-State

21180 USD / year

≈ 21180 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

10590 USD / year

≈ 10590 USD / year

Living costs

Jacksonville

United States

850 - 1300 USD / month

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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Living costs

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