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Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations online
Develop sought-after communication and problem-solving skills that equip you to add value to a wide range of professional organizations. This online program expands your career opportunities in the field of public relations.
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Program Overview
Expand your career options with the online Public Relations Bachelor’s program
Enhance your ability to write and communicate strategically with the online Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations from William Paterson University. This career-advancing program focuses on key public relations concepts like strategic communication, digital and social media communication, crisis and reputation management, and corporate social responsibility.
Gain experience developing integrated marketing campaigns as you prepare for public relations roles in any industry. Benefit from our generous transfer credit policy and the individualized support you receive from our respected faculty. Learning for this online public relations degree culminates with a capstone course in which you’ll create a professional portfolio demonstrating your analytical thinking and communication acumen.
Graduates of the BA in Public Relations program will:
- Understand both strategic and tactical components of public relations
- Develop strategic public relations skills in PR programming, internal and external communication, social media planning, crisis and issues management, advocacy, diversity, and civic engagement
- Strengthen research based proposal development and analytical skills
- Develop cross platform strategic writing skills for targeted stakeholders
- Demonstrate multicultural communication skills to interact effectively with diverse audiences
- Understand both strategic and tactical components of public relations
- Develop strategic public relations skills in PR programming, internal and external communication, social media planning, crisis and issues management, advocacy, diversity, and civic engagement
- Strengthen research based proposal development and analytical skills
- Develop cross platform strategic writing skills for targeted stakeholders
- Demonstrate multicultural communication skills to interact effectively with diverse audiences
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William Paterson University offers a variety of specialized bachelor's degrees. Check out all of our online undergraduate programs. In addition, we have minors available to help you meet your undergraduate credit requirements by integrating coursework that enriches your educational experience.
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Tuition
Discover the value of our budget-friendly tuition
Undergraduate online programs from William Paterson University offer affordable, pay-by-the-course tuition. All fees are included in the total tuition.
Tuition breakdown:
Program | Per Credit Hour | Per Course |
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BA in Public Relations | $360 | $1,080 |
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William Paterson University online programs are delivered in an accelerated format ideal for working professionals, conveniently featuring multiple start dates each year.
Now enrolling:
Term | Start Date | App Deadline | Document Deadline | Registration Deadline | Tuition Deadline | Class End Date | Term Length |
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Fall I | 9/5/23 | 8/13/23 | 8/16/23 | 8/25/23 | 8/30/23 | 10/22/23 | 7 weeks |
Fall II | 10/30/23 | 10/8/23 | 10/11/23 | 10/23/23 | 10/25/23 | 12/17/23 | 7 weeks |
Spring I | 1/29/24 | 1/7/24 | 1/10/24 | 1/19/24 | 1/24/24 | 3/17/24 | 7 weeks |
Spring II | 3/25/24 | 3/3/24 | 3/6/24 | 3/15/24 | 3/30/24 | 5/12/24 | 7 weeks |
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Admissions
Learn how to apply to our BA in Public Relations online program
At William Paterson University, we've streamlined the admission process to help you get started quickly and easily. Please read the requirements for the Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations online, including what additional materials you need and where you should send them.
The requirements include:
- Online application
- Minimum 2.0 GPA
- Transcripts from all college and universities previously attended
- Must be at least four years post high school
You must meet the following requirements for admission to this BA online program:
- Cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale
- Students must be 4 years post-high school or 2 years post-high school and have earned 60 or more college credits.
- Official transcripts from each college attended or high school transcript if no prior college experience
- Complete online application and submit $50 application fee
- Applicants must be at least 2 years post high school to enroll in our WP Online accelerated programs.
Official transcripts, test scores, and other documents should be sent from the granting institutions to:
Email address: [email protected]
Mail address:
Office of Undergraduate Admissions and Enrollment ServicesMorrison Hall 102
300 Pompton Road
Wayne, NJ 07470
Courses
Explore the coursework in our BA in Public Relations online program
For the BA in Public Relations online, you must complete 33 credit hours of public relations core courses. The program is designed to permit a flexible application of prior learning, professional experience, and transfer credits toward meeting these major requirements. Additional University Core Curriculum and elective credits will be required to complete the 120-credit BA degree. You may transfer up to 90 approved credit hours to decrease cost and time to completion.
Interested in adding a minor to your coursework?
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