You are interested in the role that communication plays in image building, and want to help shape the message.
About Public Relations
In a day of work, public relations professionals can move from writing a news release to planning a product launch to countering a negative story in the media. Learn how to implement strategic communication tactics to build and maintain relationships between individuals, organizations, or companies and their various publics.
Possible Careers
- Communications Director
- Public Information Officer
- Public Relations Representative/Manager
Program Requirements
Once you're an LSU student, you'll need to meet the requirements below to continue pursuing this major.
- Application required
- One full-time semester completed at LSU
- 3.0 GPA overall
- Grade of "B" or better in MC 2010 (Media Writing)
Senior College
Manship School of Mass Communication
Major
Degree
B.A.M.C., Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication
Course Load by Subject Area
- Communication: High Intensity
- Writing: High Intensity
- History & Law: Medium Intensity
- Business & Economics: Low Intensity
- Electives: Low Intensity
- Foreign Language: Low Intensity
- Math: Low Intensity
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