BA/BS in Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication

The Public Relations major at Lee University prepares students to guide how organizations form and maintain healthy relationships with their audiences. Instruction stresses analytical reasoning, imagination and planned messaging for corporate, nonprofit and agency settings. Graduates pursue roles such as communications director, event coordinator, community relations specialist, social media manager, copywriter, editor and sports information officer. Students can complete internships and practicum placements, take part in global trips, and contribute to student publications such as the campus newspaper and yearbook. Lee University is a Christian institution in Cleveland, Tennessee, and its programs are taught with attention to bringing faith into learning. Prospective students should consult the program page and the admissions office for current requirements, costs and start dates.