The Public Relations major prepares students to research, plan, execute, and evaluate communication between an organization and its publics, monitor the organization's environment, and counsel management on policies and programs. The major is designed to prepare students to help private industry and public organizations improve the quality of communication among themselves, their employees, the general public and government.
Public relations is the measured and ethical use of language and symbols to inspire cooperation between an organization and its publics. Public relations specialists help businesses, governments and their agencies, universities, hospitals, schools and other organizations build and maintain positive relationships with the public.
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Mark Fauble | 208 Bone Student Center | mbfaubl@ilstu.edu | (309) 438-2200 |
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Tom Lamonica | 456 Fell Hall | talamon@ilstu.edu | (309) 438-8578 |
Applying by our priority deadline is encouraged for best consideration for your academic program and for scholarships. Start your application today!
Applying by our priority deadline is encouraged for best consideration for your academic program and for scholarships. Start your application today!
2.70
2.70 - 3.28
None
To find the course equivalencies at an Illinois community college, please review our Course Articulation Guides.
Name | Office | Phone | |
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Kate Boutilier | Fell Hall 438A | kmsies@ilstu.edu | (309) 438-7080 |
2.70
2.70 - 3.28
September 1 – October 1, February 1 – March 1 & May 1 – June 1
Current students can use the Apply to Your Program tool on My.IllinoisState.edu.
To apply, students must be in good academic standing with a cumulative GPA of 2.0 and above.
Students who are currently a declared major in the School of Communication and are looking to switch their major to another communication major need to complete the Internal Major Transfer Request Form. Contact your academic advisor for a copy of this form and to discuss the process in detail.
Essay Prompt: Provide a vision for your future career and explain how this major is best equipped to help you get there.
Research the major and provide your finding of:
Connect your goals to your findings. How will this major help you reach your goals? What can you bring to the major?
Essay Tips:
Choose your desired program/sequence and complete all sections of the online application form. Students can only apply for one major/sequence during each application period.
Applications are reviewed by a committee of Communication faculty members in each area. The Faculty Selection Committee base their decisions upon the following criteria:
Selection decisions will be made approximately three weeks after the deadline. A response will be sent to each student through their ISU email account.
If admitted, you should schedule an appointment with your designated academic advisor.
Meeting the minimum requirements and going through the application steps does not guarantee you will be admitted.
Faculty decisions are final and cannot be reversed.
Once the selection responses are sent, the School has filled all available seats and cannot accept any more students.
Name | Office | Phone | |
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Kate Boutilier | Fell Hall 438A | kmsies@ilstu.edu | (309) 438-7080 |