Why study public relations at Northwestern?

We offer intense, hands-on, service-learning aspects in all of our public relations coursework. Experienced professors will constantly encourage you to get involved in the numerous public events on campus and around the Twin Cities where you can interact with the public and gain experience to add to your future resume.

Our school partners with companies throughout the Twin Cities to offer internships for you to gain real-world experience. Faculty will encourage you to grow in your faith through classroom discussions by highlighting Christian values in a professional context. Unlike large schools where your professor may not even know your name, our professors can get to know you personally so they can advise you for the best path to success.

With campus so close to downtown Minneapolis and St. Paul, students can take advantage of opportunities in Minnesota’s thriving business and public relations industries.

If you are comfortable being in the public spotlight, have good negotiation skills, are aware that effective communication can be the difference in a company’s stocks rising or plummeting, and are interested in a career working with the public, this might be the right degree for you.

What will you learn?

You will develop an international mindset and establish strong written and verbal communication skills.

Some classes include:

• Writing for Mass Media
  
• Public Relations Writing and Tactics
• Public Relations Events: Planning and Management
• Public Relations Cases & Campaigns
• Nonprofit Public Relations: Donor & Volunteer Relations