Online MS in Public Relations Admissions

Admission Requirements

To qualify for admission into the Online MS in Public Relations program, a student must have a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution and have a minimum of three years of professional experience. The ideal candidate will have earned an undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher.

An undergraduate degree in public relations is not required; applicants with degrees in related fields looking to shift careers or enhance their professional expertise also are encouraged to apply.

Required Documents

The School of Communications accepts applications for the fall, summer and spring semesters. Please note that the admissions committee will not review an application until it is complete with all supporting documents, including the following:

• Completed application form
• $45 application fee
• Updated resume
• Personal statement
• Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended by the student, which should also reflect the date of degree conferral from the bachelor's degree program
• Three letters of recommendation, including one from a professional contact