Bachelor of Arts in Communication / Public Relations
Mississippi State University

Program Details

The Bachelor of Arts in Communication with a concentration in Public Relations is an online communications degree that prepares students for successful careers.  Examine the strategic process of communication through various channels to establish and maintain relationships with an organization’s audiences.  Courses combine scholarship and practical application.  Develop skills in such areas as:

  • Critical thinking
  • Research
  • Strategic planning
  • Goal making
  • Problem-solving

Both written and oral communication skills are improved.  Graduates are prepared for careers in media planning, crisis and reputation management, social media coordination, sports communication, entertainment, government relations, and more.  

As a 100% online communications degree, this program is designed so that students can study without sacrificing their current careers and family lives.  In fact, as long as there is a computer and an internet connection, your classroom can be wherever you wish.

% Online

100% Online

School Accreditation & Licensing

Mississippi State University is accredited by:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)

Program Requirements & Restrictions

Minimum Education

High School or Equivalent

Admission Tests

ACT/SAT

Application Requirements

Official High School Transcript/GED Score, Official College Transcript(s)