Overview

The Communications - Public Relations Concentration at California State University Fullerton provides students with the skills to plan, develop, implement and evaluate strategic communications between organizations and people. They learn to execute campaigns through ethical practices that engage diverse stakeholders in such positions as account executive, public relations director, even planner, influencer coordinator, media relations, publicist and social media specialist.

Learning Outcomes

Demonstrate skills and knowledge for entry into professional practice

Apply critical thinking, research, and analysis to meet personal and professional goals

Demonstrate effective use of communication tools and technologies appropriate to the entry level of professional practice

Demonstrate written and oral proficiency appropriate to the entry level of professional practice

Apply appropriate concepts, models, and theories of communication to personal and professional situations

Exhibit awareness of social, economic, and cultural diversity as demonstrated through the mass media

Demonstrate a basic knowledge of historical, legal, and ethical issues that affect professional practices, and information literacy in such knowledge

Communications students will demonstrate awareness of the history and role of professionals within students' chosen occupational area. At the same time, Communications students will demonstrate current knowledge of and interest in their profession by active co-curricular engagement with professionals from outside of the classroom

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Visual Communication

Mass Media Ethics

Mass Media and Ethnic Groups

Mass Media Effects

Communications Technologies

Global Media Systems

Persuasive Communications

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

5.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Fullerton, United States

Disciplines

Communication Studies Public Relations View 323 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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110

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IELTS

5.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

First-year students must meet the following eligibility requirements:

Be a high school graduate or equivalent.

Complete the 15-unit comprehensive “A-G” pattern with a grade of C- or better by high school graduation.

"A-G" requirement may not be completed during the summer term prior to fall enrollment.

Earn a competitive Multi Factor Admission Score (MFAS) as described below. Minimum MFAS will fluctuate each term based on the strength of the applicant pool.

Prepare application materials such as transcripts, test scores (AP/IB), current and planned courses, annual household income, citizenship status and social security number (if available).

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

6716 USD / year

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Out-of-State

6716 USD / year

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In-State

3419 USD / year

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Living costs

Fullerton

United States

1100 - 1600 USD / month

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

Funding

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Disciplines

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General requirements

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