Launch your career in a growing, exciting & creative profession with opportunities in almost every industry & sector. Our hands-on public relations major equips you with the knowledge & skills to develop, manage & implement strategic communication programs & campaigns for organizations & their audiences.
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"I am so glad I found the public relations major at EIU. The instructors in this program truly care about their students and make an effort to connect with them. My classes and professors equipped me with a broad range of skills that I now carry into my career, and I genuinely had so much fun along the way. I am incredibly grateful for the experiences, relationships, and opportunities this program gave me, and I will always look back on my time as a PR major with gratitude."Kate HamptonPublic Relations | Class of 2026, Creative Director, Vita Marketing
Communication, creativity, problem-solving, strategic thinking: In classes such as PR Campaigns, Strategic Communication & Advocacy, Content Creation or PR Case Studies, our students complete hands-on assignments while gaining the knowledge and skills to develop sophisticated & creative solutions to complex communication challenges. Upon graduation, they are ready to launch successful careers in communication, public relations, & marketing.
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