Bachelor of Science in Public Relations

As a public relations major, you will take courses in communication, marketing, and graphic design. You will graduate with a degree that will prepare you to successfully manage information between an organization and the public. You will have the opportunity to complete an internship in the public relations field, which will allow you to apply what you are learning in the classroom.

Our public relations degree is grounded in core business classes that will set you apart from the competition with your knowledge in business and communication. The public relations major allows you to choose areas that most interest you, including sports, nonprofit, media production, and journalism.

According to the 2019 College Salary Report by PayScale, public relations graduates earn an average early career pay of $42,100 and mid-career pay of $76,200. SBU's public relations degree will prepare you to succeed in a variety of PR jobs across various industries.

The SBU Advantage

• More than 75% of students in the business administration division complete at least one internship before graduation.
• A unique blend of courses in business, marketing, and communication, gives you a breadth of knowledge in multiple disciplines essential to the public relations industry.
• Small class sizes and dedicated faculty create a close-knit community to help you thrive as you benefit from personalized instruction and build lifelong friendships.
• Put your communication skills to work through SBU Student Media opportunities, such as writing for the online student newspaper or contributing to the Infuse student podcast.

Founded in 1878, Southwest Baptist University is a Christian liberal arts university offering more than 100 areas of academic study at undergraduate and graduate levels throughout four physical campuses in Bolivar, Mountain View, Salem, and Springfield, Mo., plus an online campus.

Founded in 1878, Southwest Baptist University is a Christian liberal arts university with:

• More than 100 areas of academic study on undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels;
• Faculty who are passionate about you, your education, and your future success;
• Global service and mission projects to share your faith and develop as a servant leader;
• Vibrant campus life within a close-knit community for getting involved and developing lifelong friendships; and
• Five campuses throughout the southwest and south central Missouri. The 152-acre main campus is in Bolivar, Mo., population 10,300 about 25 minutes north of Springfield, Mo. Additional campuses are in Mountain View, Salem, and Springfield, Mo., and Online.

Liberal arts schools provide both breadth and depth. Breadth is offered across the curriculum with coursework in the arts, sciences, and humanities, with the goal of preparing students for life. Depth is provided through the major, which focuses on preparation for work in a specific field. In a Christian liberal arts education, the Christian lens is the primary lens for learning. Breadth and depth in a Christian liberal arts setting also mean a focus on critical thinking so that non-Christian perspectives are examined (but not endorsed) and students are prepared to serve in secular careers and in service to Christ.