Public Relations Certificate
The Public Relations Certificate is designed for students who have or are pursuing a baccalaureate degree and wish to specialize in the area of public relations. The 24-credit program includes courses in writing for the media, publication design, speech communication, as well as other areas of public relations. Upon completion of the program, students with a baccalaureate degree receive an official Public Relations Certificate.
Eight required courses:
| Course Number | Course Name |
| COM-102 | Introduction to News Writing |
| COM-104 | Speech Communication |
| COM- 107 or 290 | Persuasive Writing for the Media / Professional and Strategic Speech |
| COM-202 | Writing for the Media II |
| COM-212 | Publication Design |
| COM-240 | Public Relations |
| COM-316 | Feature Writing |
| COM-341 | Publicity Methods in Organizations |
| COM-440 | Cases and Campaigns in Public Relations |
A grade of C+ or better in each course is required for the certificate. A minimum of six of the required courses must be taken at Rider.
Admission Requirements:
Candidates for admission to the Public Relations Certificate Program must complete a special CCS application form and send it to CCS with supporting transcripts from all colleges attended. The application will be reviewed and approved by CCS and the communication department. Minimum admissions requirements are: (1) a baccalaureate degree or be a candidate for a baccalaureate degree (usually at Rider); (2) junior standing or beyond (may take some courses before admission to the program); (3) a 2.5 GPA in all undergraduate work or evidence of acceptable public relations experience. This program is available only to students enrolled in CCS.
For more information please contact the CCS office, 609-896-5033, ccs@rider.edu.
