Program Overview

Public Relations Concentration

Overview

Learn how to write and pitch public relations communications. An understanding of marketing theory is emphasized in this concentration, in addition to reporting, editing, and design. You will develop strong speech skills and learn how to manage organizational conflict.

Where Public Relations is Offered

Public Relations is offered at the following locations:

• Ottawa, KS (Residential Campus)

Public Relations Courses

A concentration consists of a minimum of four courses, of which at least 12 semester credits must be upper division. See the course catalog for more information regarding concentrations. Select at least four of the following courses:

• Advanced Intercollegiate Forensics
• Layout and Design
• Advanced Newspaper Production
• Advanced Reporting & Editing
• Managing Organizational Conflict
• Public Relations Writing
• Public Relations

University Accreditation

Ottawa University, as a whole, is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

Specific degree programs within our institution have also been accredited by relevant bodies within the field:

• Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP)
• Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
• National Addiction Studies Accreditation Commission (NASAC)
• Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)
• National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA)

We are proudly recognized for our commitment to student excellence by the following designations:

• Colleges of Distinction
• GOLD Military Friendly School

Why Choose Ottawa?

Almost all courses in Ottawa University’s programs are available online and accredited by The Higher Learning Commission. We make it easy for you to transfer credits in order to help keep tuition costs down. We also offer courses in accelerated 8-week terms in order to reduce your time to completion. These are just a few of the reasons why we are proud to be the best, fastest, and most affordable option locally in the Kansas City, Milwaukee, and Phoenix areas, as well as serving students nationally through our online degrees.