BA in Communication- Public Relations in Raleigh United States | North Carolina State University

The Bachelor of Arts in Communication program at North Carolina State University is a comprehensive four-year, full-time curriculum requiring 123 credit hours, designed to equip students for diverse careers in public relations, media, and various professional settings demanding excellent communication abilities - a remarkably broad domain. Alumni from our program hold positions at leading worldwide organizations, overseeing PR initiatives, working in television production, coordinating promotional events and corporate functions ranging from multinational companies to community nonprofits, and drafting press materials for governmental bodies. Students explore communication principles and techniques that foster positive connections with employees, customers, investors, journalists, and key demographics. The curriculum includes creating press materials, developing both digital and traditional PR resources, crafting corporate communications, and mastering effective social media strategies and emerging technologies. Additionally, students design strategic PR plans for both commercial and nonprofit entities while gaining practical experience through internships with local businesses, charitable organizations, PR agencies, or government offices.