Overview

Public Relations degree educates students in the principles, theories, research methods and writing techniques that are needed for a career in public relations, with special emphasis on strategic communication planning skills and ethical standards that are required to succeed in public relations. The 33-credit program includes seven required public relations courses, two public relations electives, and two general electives.

Learning Outcomes

Students of Buffalo State SUNY will:

1. understand and apply First Amendment principles and the law appropriate to professional practice relevant to the major

2. demonstrate an understanding of the history and role of professionals and institutions in shaping communication relevant to the major

3. demonstrate an understanding of gender and gender identity, race, ethnicity, class, sexual orientation, and, as appropriate, other forms of diversity, equity, and inclusion in domestic and global societies and their significance in the major

4. understand concepts and apply theories in the use and presentation of images and information relevant to the major

5. demonstrate an understanding of professional ethical principles and work ethically in pursuit of truth, accuracy, fairness and diversity

6. think critically, creatively and independently

7. conduct research and evaluate information by methods appropriate to the communication professions in which they work

8. write correctly and clearly in forms and styles appropriate for the communication professions, audiences and purposes they serve

9. critically evaluate their own work and that of others for accuracy, fairness, clarity, creativity, effective storytelling and/or professional style as appropriate to the major

10. apply basic numerical and statistical concepts appropriate to the major

11. apply tools and technologies appropriate to the major

12. demonstrate competence in professional speaking and presentational skills appropriate to the major

13. Contribute to knowledge appropriate to the communications professions in which they work.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Public Relations Principles and Practices
Theories of Public Relations
Advanced Public Relations Writing
Internship in Public Relations
Research Methods in Public Relations
Public Relations Management

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Duration

Part-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-31 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-07 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , International

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National: SUNY Buffalo State University accepts and reviews applications on a rolling basis.

Language

English

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Credits

33 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Buffalo, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

English requirements

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General requirements

A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a minimum cumulative GPA of at least 2.75 on a 4.0 scale.
Three writing samples.
A 500-word letter of intent describing educational objectives and career goals.
Three letters of recommendation that attest to the applicant’s potential as a graduate In addition, international applicants from non-English speaking countries must take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a score of 100 or higher. Because this degree program is writing-intensive, reflecting the nature of public relations jobs, students with a TOEFL score below 100 are likely to have difficulty completing the program.

Tuition Fees

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6215 USD / year

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6215 USD / year

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5181 USD / year

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