Public Relations Major: Northern Kentucky University, Greater Cincinnati Region

Program Type: Undergraduate

School: School of Media & Communication

Students majoring in Public Relations will learn how strategic communication for clients significantly contributes to engagement with their stakeholders, developing skills that will prepare them for careers in fields such as social media management, event planning and promotions, and employee relations.

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Program Contacts

Zach Hart, Ph.D.
Professor
GH 508
859-572-5573
hartz@nku.edu

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Students in the Spotlight

Jontay Brown

Graduating Year: 2020

Education: Major in Public Relations, Minor in Management

Tell us about your current role

"My Future plans are to continue gaining experience in PR while utilizing my income to supplement my entrepreneurial endeavors. Right now, I own an operate an online cookie business called Iconic Dough Co.!"

Co-curricular/Involvement activities in college

"I was involved in Black student union, I was a NKU ROCKS mentor, an SGA senator, NPHC Treasurer, a member of the society of leadership and success, and a member of Order the Omega."

Favorite NKU Memory

"My Favorite NKU memory probably was meeting all my friends and developing forever-lasting relationships with the people I started at NKU with in the ROCKS program."

Advice for Students

"My advice for students would be to make sure they grow professionally in every way that they can but also make sure they are enjoying as much of what NKU offers as they can. You’re a student first, but live your life second."

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Find Your Passions & Build Your Future

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Career Paths: A Public Relations degree prepares students to confront societal change, manage crises and events, and engage stakeholders through social media, leading to positions such as Agency Account Executive, Employee Relations Manager, Public Information Officer, and Promotions Coordinator.
Co-Op Opportunities: Whatever your career focus, you can gain valuable on-the-job experience in an internship or co-op arranged through NKU Career Services.
NKU students are gaining professional experience with area businesses such as Duke Energy, Fidelity Investments, The Cincinnati Reds, Hewlett-Packard, Kroger, Procter & Gamble and The Cincinnati Bengals.