Overview

University of West Georgia's Mass Communications, Public Relations students also gain hands-on experience in media relations, community relations, and employee relations through bluestone-Public Relations Firm and experiential and service learning projects for private, nonprofit, corporate, and public sector clients.

Course Objectives

apply the principles and laws of freedom of speech and press, in a global context, and for the country in which the institution that invites ACEJMC is located;
demonstrate an understanding of the multicultural history and role of professionals and institutions in shaping communications;
demonstrate culturally proficient communication that empowers those traditionally disenfranchised in society, especially as grounded in race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation and ability, domestically and globally, across communication and media contexts;
present images and information effectively and creatively, using appropriate tools and technologies;
write correctly and clearly in forms and styles appropriate for the communications professions, audiences and purposes they serve;
demonstrate an understanding of professional ethical principles and work ethically in pursuit of truth, accuracy, fairness and diversity;
apply critical thinking skills in conducting research and evaluating information by methods appropriate to the communications professions in which they work;
effectively and correctly apply basic numerical and statistical concepts;
critically evaluate their own work and that of others for accuracy and fairness, clarity, appropriate style and grammatical correctness;
apply tools and technologies appropriate for the communications professions in which they work.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Writing for Public Relations
Public Relations Case Studies
Public Relations Campaigns
Strategic Communication
Crisis Communication
Social Media for Public Relations

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-08 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-10 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-05-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-27 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Carrollton, United States

Disciplines

Media Studies & Mass Media Public Relations View 323 other Bachelors in Public Relations in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Freshman applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent and submit SAT or ACT scores.

Transfer applicants must have completed at least 30 semester hours of transferable credit and have a minimum 2.0 GPA.

International applicants must meet the general admission requirements and provide additional documentation, including transcripts translated into English, proof of English language proficiency, and financial support documentation.

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

17016 USD / year

≈ 17016 USD / year
Out-of-State

16536 USD / year

≈ 16536 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

4488 USD / year

≈ 4488 USD / year

Living costs

Carrollton

United States

900 - 1400 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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