Graduate Certificate in Public Relations
Graduate Diploma in Public Relations
The Graduate Diploma (GD) in Public Relations offers working professionals the opportunity to gain knowledge in fundamental and special interest areas of public relations that will help them enhance their communication skills, complement their work experience and advance their careers. It is also designed to equip graduates of disciplines other than communication with the skills necessary for career opportunities in this expanding and exciting field.
The GD in Public Relations starts in September and February each year and can be completed in one academic year. Term classes typically meet once a week, Monday - Thursday from 6-9 pm.
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Program Overview (Details)
Successful candidates for the GD in Public Relations must complete three core courses and two elective courses selected from the following list:
Core Courses:
Public Relations Strategy
Advanced Media Writing and Techniques
The Media of Mass Communication
Two elective courses selected from the following:
Political Communication
Communication for the Tourism Industry
PR in the Public and Non Profit Sectors
PR and the New Media
Admissions Criteria (Details)
Admission to the program requires that students have obtained a bachelor's degree prior to enrolling and have proficiency in English. Applicants are required to submit:
There is no application fee.
Evidence of Proficiency in English
All candidates must provide evidence of proficiency in the English language by submitting one of the following:
Note: DEREE College graduates and graduates from other accredited English language institutions are not required to submit evidence of proficiency in the English language.
Applicants presenting a TOEFL score should arrange to have the test results sent directly to the Office of Admissions by the Educational Testing Service (ETS). The College's Institution Code Number is 0925. TOEFL scores are valid for two years.
Conditional Admission
Applicants who do not meet the minimum criteria may be admitted to the program on conditional status if the Graduate Studies Committee perceives other strengths in their application (e.g., strong research or relevant work experience, or other outstanding achievements during the applicants' undergraduate experience). In such cases, applicants will be expected to complete the requirements of the conditional admission within a specified period of time. Failure to complete these requirements will result in notification of dismissal by the dean of the Graduate School. Students who have potential but lack the necessary prerequisites may be offered conditional admission, and will be required to successfully complete preparatory courses prior to being fully admitted.
Interview
Once a complete application package has been submitted, the Office of Admissions will contact the applicant to arrange an on-campus interview with the Graduate Program Coordinator.
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