Overview

This Public Relations program at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville teaches not only the mechanics of writing and design for various audiences, but asks students to think critically about current trends in public relations, marketing and advertising, and asks students to develop an ethical viewpoint from which to practice public relations professionally.

Key facts

The program is 100% online, taught primarily by published public relations experts, and is built for working professionals who need flexibility but demand a quality program at an affordable price.Students will recognize the skills they have already built within the workforce and tailor them to the practices of public relations. Graduates will exit the program with skills and experience in:

Writing
Design
Crisis communication practices
Brand development
Knowledge of best practices in areas related to reputation management and repair

Students will also understand strategic processes used to reach measurable goals and have the capability to design and implement research used to evaluate programs and campaigns. Graduates leave the program with the confidence required to work in the field of public relations.

Programme Structure

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Key information

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-24 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00

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More details

Applications are processed on a rolling basis.

Language

English

Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Edwardsville, United States

Disciplines

Public Relations View 22 other Bachelors in Public Relations in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Transfer students who have attempted at least 30 semester hours in courses at accredited institutions will be automatically admitted to SIUE and eligible for Direct Entry to Applied Communication Studies in the College of Arts & Sciences, provided they have earned a minimum cumulative 2.0 GPA (4.0 scale) in coursework at the previous accredited school(s) attended.
Transfer students who have attempted fewer than 30 semester hours in courses at accredited institutions must meet transfer admission criteria AND first-time freshman criteria to be automatically admitted to SIUE and eligible for Direct Entry to Applied Communication Studies in the College of Arts & Sciences.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

10638 USD / year

≈ 10638 USD / year
Out-of-State

10638 USD / year

≈ 10638 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

10638 USD / year

≈ 10638 USD / year

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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