By Hannah Berger 21
If Messiah University’s public relations students and alumni agree on one thing, it’s that the professionals and opportunities within the realm of public relations stand unrivaled. The skills that public relations students acquire in the classroom quickly make their way into real-life application through on-campus organizations, work study positions, internships and eventually long-term careers. By investing in experiences during their time at Messiah, students majoring in public relations create for themselves a vast array of post-graduation opportunities.
Classes and clubs
The classes necessary for a major in public relations include everything from learning to write creative copy and design graphics to communicating and collaborating with nonprofit organizations. Students begin with several intro-level courses that introduce specific concepts and an overall understanding of public relations. As students progress to upper-level courses, such as Pu