If you want to pursue graduate studies in strategic communication, you might be interested in our 4+1 graduate school option. Qualifying public relations students can start taking earning credits for our M.A. in Communication Studies with an emphasis in strategic communication during their senior year and proceed to complete their graduate degree in just one additional year. This means that you can obtain a B.A. and M.A. within 5 years total. Learn more about the program here.
Do you want to go to Law School? As a public relations major you not only learn important public communication skills, but can complete your undergraduate coursework within three years at EIU and start law school at Northern Illinois University during your senior year. This means that you can obtain your B.A. and J.D. within 6 years total. Learn more about this opportunity here.
