Online Minor in Public Relations
Minor in Public Relations
Want to complement your major area of study with skills in strategic communication? Plan compelling public relations (PR) campaigns? Grasp the legal and ethical aspects of mass communication?
This 18-credit online minor is ideal for bachelor’s degree students in any field looking to add skills in public relations. The workforce-aligned curriculum is designed to teach you the fundamentals of PR including planning, research, writing, and more.
As you pursue a minor in public relations at Tulane SoPA, you’ll explore digital PR strategies, leveraging social media and creating online content. You’ll examine the ethical, legal, and cultural dimensions involved when communicating with the public. And you’ll choose from electives in areas like health, nonprofits, and event planning — honing the skills most relevant to your career.
To learn more about public relations and to explore careers this area of study can help prepare you for, see our Online Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations.
Explore SoPA’s Media + Design Program
From digital marketing campaigns to motion graphics to cutting-edge app prototypes, the Media + Design program prepares students to use public relations, digital marketing, graphic design, and interactive design to shape the world around us.
Take a look at all 12 of our applied degree, certificate, and minor offerings. See the work our students and alumni are creating. And find out how everything fits within the larger picture.
Expert Faculty to Guide Your Path
Our diverse faculty is comprised of award-winning industry professionals and subject-matter experts working in the fields of advertising, digital marketing, graphic design, interactive design, influencer strategy, corporate communication, and public relations. They guide you through an accredited, industry-driven curriculum developed to give you the expertise and skills most in demand today.
SoPA Faculty Feature
“In a society where media is so pervasive and ever-changing, I think it's vital; for students to learn the problem-solving skills necessary to create strategic, innovative, cultural, and socially significant communications solutions.”
Tamar Gregorian, Ph.D.
Associate Director
Professor of Practice
Media + Design Student Spotlight
“I really appreciated the ability to learn both in and out of the classroom by getting credit for internships I've completed. I am someone who learns best by doing, and the real-world experience of working in a variety of settings with industry professionals is irreplaceable. I've been able to get credit for internships in digital marketing, web design, and a summer at IBM as a software designer, and each experience has helped me hone in what I want to do after graduation.”
Megan Calvin
Tulane SoPA class of 2020
Take Command of Your Career with Media + Design
Our mission is to provide students with the research and problem-solving skills necessary to create strategic, innovative, cultural and socially significant communication solutions. Students will understand how communication can create change through design, advertising, public relations and digital media marketing. Upon graduation, students of SoPA’s Media + Design Program will be prepared to enter a highly competitive workforce.
An Engaging & Flexible Online Learning Experience
Connect with motivated classmates and experienced professionals in an environment that nurtures creativity and collaboration
Year after year, our students earn local and national recognition for their exceptional work. Take a look—and get inspired!
Navigate degree requirements and prepare for the workforce with help from our academic advisors and dedicated career counselor.
Meet our advisory board, the media and design leaders who inform our coursework based on current needs and trends.
