PUBLIC RELATIONS

About our Program

When students choose the public relations program at Texas State University, they embark on an interactive learning journey that takes them both inside the classroom and out into the professional world.

Public relations students at Texas State are inquisitive, innovative, creative, bold, versatile, and passionate. They understand the importance of ethical and credible communication. They are ready to reach the highest standards as the next generation of public relations and communications professionals.

Explore the degree options, courses, faculty, and many opportunities available to students who study public relations at Texas State University.

Professional Development Outside the Classroom

Our students have the opportunity to delve even deeper into the professional world by taking advantage of career exploration trips that our faculty lead to New York City and Seattle, Washington. 

In New York, we take students on a whirlwind tour of careers in the media capital of the world with visits to public relations firms and advertising agencies, historic news organizations, leading museums, and a live press conference at the United Nations.

In Seattle, students go behind the scenes at global organizations such as Amazon, Expedia, Microsoft, and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to meet with communication professionals and gain firsthand knowledge of career paths from industry pros. The trip also includes visits to top tourist attractions, social opportunities with Texas State alumni, and even a day hiking in the beautiful Pacific Northwest.

Award-Winning Students

Students in the public relations program also make professional connections and gain valuable real-world experience to build their resumes by joining our award-winning student chapter of the Public Relations Student Society of America and Bobcat Promotions.