Overview
Whether they focus on public relations, journalism, fundraising or emerging media, communication majors use writing and speaking skills to influence others in life-enhancing ways. From dealing as a public relations agent with an interpersonal crisis between employees to researching a global crisis as a journalist, these professions serve on the front lines, communicating with compassion when it matters most.
Key facts:
Why study Communication - Public Relations at Union College Lincoln NE?
- You could work as a magazine editor, copywriter, creative content provider, event planner, public relations project manager, website manager, alumni director, book editor, recruiter, fundraising coordinator, corporate trainer and more.
- Communication is vital skill that will help you be a crucial asset to a business or organization.
Your communication degree carries persuasive powers. What will you do with this power? At Union, Christian ethics is at the center of everything we do and remains your foundation for communicating—and persuading—with compassion.
Why study at Union College?
- Choose from three emphases in emerging media, fundraising and philanthropy, journalism and public relations, preparing you for careers in many different work settings.
- Union’s focus on writing and publishing means you’re guaranteed to get your work published as a student.
- Union’s professors have worked in journalism, public relations and are published authors—you'll benefit greatly from their network of internship and job contacts.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Media & Meaning
- Connections
- Photography
- College Writing
- Christian Beliefs
- Public Speaking
- Concepts of Wellness
- College Writing
- Graphic Arts
- Elementary Statistics & Probability
- Microcomputer Applications
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApplication deadline not specified.
Language
English
IELTS 5.5
TOEFL® IBT 60
Credits
120 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Film, Photography & Media Media Studies & Mass Media Public Relations View 441 other Bachelors in Public Relations in United StatesAcademic requirements
GPA 2.5
English requirements
IELTS 5.5
TOEFL® IBT 60
Other requirements
General requirements
- A completed application for admission.
- Graduation from high school, completion of a comparable home school curriculum, or GED (see below).
- A minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.50 on a 4-point scale.
- A minimum ACT composite score of 18 with minimum English and math scores of 17, or combined SAT score of 870 (old SAT) or 1290 (new SAT). The ACT test may be taken on campus.
- Transcripts of all high schools and colleges or universities attended.
- Home school students should submit official transcripts from any schools attended and/or a home school transcript along with an explanation of the home school curriculum with date of completion.
- Applicants who have not graduated from high school or completed a home school curriculum must submit minimum standard test scores of 450 on each of the five tests of the General Educational Development (GED) or an average score of 500 for all tests.
Tuition Fee
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International
24240 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 24240 USD per year during 48 months. -
National
24240 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 24240 USD per year during 48 months.
Living costs for Lincoln
850 - 1300 USD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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