The Public Relations & Marketing Communications major at Ohio Dominican University prepares you for a career in public relations, marketing and a variety of related fields.
Read the degree requirements and course descriptions for the major and minor, plus view a sample 4-year plan.
Learn how this major prepares you for a career in public relations, marketing, writing, media relations and more.
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Internships
Ohio Dominican is just minutes from downtown Columbus, where public relations and marketing communication students have the opportunity to participate in one or more internships with a variety of companies and organizations. These hand-on experiences help graduates land jobs in public relations, marketing and communications positions in Central Ohio and beyond. Ohio Dominican's faculty and Career Development Center are eager to help interested students secure relevant internship experiences.
Student Organizations
The Public Relations & Marketing Communications program at ODU adheres to the guidelines for undergraduate Public Relations programs established by the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA).Students of any major can join the ODU student chapter of the Public Relations Society of America. You’ll work side-by-side with area professionals on real-life public relations projects. You’ll also meet prospective employers and graduate with experience that’s real – and looks great on a resume.
Ohio Dominican University student Alexis Young shares how her experiences and relationships at ODU have helped her prepare for an exciting and successful career in the Public Relations and Marketing Communications industry.