PUBLIC RELATIONS DEGREE PROGR AM DETAILS The role of the communications specialist is rapidly growing and becoming more complex. In fact, Fortune magazine names Public Relations as one of the 10 fastestgrowing professions over the next 10 years. Belmont’s Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations Management is designed to help you develop as a strong communicator through a balance of academic courses and hands-on practice. Our courses, taught by faculty who are exceptional teachers and practitioners, emphasize writing, speaking and business skills and will give you the opportunity to build your professional portfolio while you learn.
FACULTY CREDENTIALS Professors and advisors are professionals within the field who provide real-world GRADUATE PROFILE:
experience and advice.
Melissa Martin STUDENT BENEFITS Enhance Your Knowledge: The communication foundations and skills you’ll learn will help you gather insights, think strategically, communicate persuasively, develop actionable plans, and proactively manage client issues. Expand Your Portfolio & Network: Belmont’s public relations classes engage you with projects that encourage involvement within the community and leave you with hands-on experience that you can add to your resume. Expand your network in the Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) with opportunities to network with Nashville’s PRSA members, who are often guest-lecturers in class. Maintain Lifestyle: Continue working full-time with the flexibility and convenience of our 8-week evening courses, where you attend class one night a week and complete the rest of the coursework online, or our 15-week courses, which are offered in the day and evening.
CAREER IMPACT Public relations graduates have accepted positions as public relations account executives, media planners, market researchers, writers, advertising analysts, publicists, sports agents, freelance writers and more.
For more information, email adultdegree@belmont.edu ISGE-192454
“I was attracted to the prestige of the Belmont name and the University’s emphasis on service to others. The generous tuition discount offered to Adult Degree students and the phenomenal program staff were the icing on the cake! While taking classes, I held a full time job, and my advisor worked with me every step of the way to help me progress. I was able to use every course I took at Belmont in my public relations career.”