Overview

To keep up with the changing needs of employers, media outlets and publics, our Bachelor of Science in Public Relations and Strategic Communication program continues to evolve. Other programs with degrees in Public Relations still teach only tactics. At the University of Central Missouri, we’ve grown from a mass communication degree to a communications and journalism degree and finally to a PRSA-certified bachelor’s degree program that integrates strategy and skills throughout the curriculum.

Program Learning Outcomes

The graduate with a Bachelor of Science degree in Public Relations and Strategic Communication at the University of Central Missouri will use the knowledge and skills obtained in the program to:

Demonstrate Public Relations driven knowledge and understanding.

Demonstrate written, oral and visual communication knowledge and application proficiency for Public Relations purposes.

Demonstrate critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision making proficiency relevant to Public Relations purposes.

Demonstrate research knowledge and application proficiency for Public Relations purposes.

Demonstrate strategic planning knowledge and application proficiency for Public Relations purposes.

Demonstrate preparedness for professional life and/or further academic study.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Orientation to PR

Principles of Public Relations

Survey of Public Relations Research and Theory

Writing and Editing

Strategic Planning and Research for PR

Design and Layout

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International

More details

They recommend submitting your application 3-4 months in advance of the posted deadline. Online deadlines for international: July 15(Fall), November 15(Spring).

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Warrensburg, United States

Disciplines

Corporate Communication Public Relations View 323 other Bachelors in Public Relations in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.3

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete the International Student Application

Pay the non-refundable $75 application fee

Prove English proficiency

Provide financial support letter

Provide a bank statement with adequate funds

Official Transcripts

Photocopy of passport

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

19370 USD / year

≈ 19370 USD / year
Out-of-State

19370 USD / year

≈ 19370 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

10460 USD / year

≈ 10460 USD / year

Additional Details

$277 per credit for the online option.

Living costs

Warrensburg

United States

800 - 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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Program Learning Outcomes

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Additional Details

Living costs

Warrensburg

Funding

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