Public Relations

LORAS COLLEGE PUBLIC RELATIONS STUDENT EXPERIENCE & INTERNSHIPS
Overwhelmingly, PR majors assume student leadership roles on campus for organizations such as Dance Marathon, college activities board, student government, mediation and mock trial. PR students also participate in field-related campus organizations such as The Lorian newspaper, LCTV and KLCR radio.

Public Relations students have also completed competitively-awarded internships with the following organizations:

• Edelman – Chicago
• MTV – New York
• University of Illinois School of Medicine
• The Chicago Bulls
• Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa
• CBS Sports Network
• American Red Cross
• Discovery Communications
• Chicago Children’s Museum
• DuPont Pioneer

HEAR IT FROM THE STUDENTS!
Sean Brennan
“Being a Public Relations major at Loras has greatly impacted my life both personally and professionally. As an intern at CBS Sports Network this past summer, my Loras education allowed me to make a positive impression with the company, so much so that I have been asked to return this upcoming summer. The benefits from in the classroom are comparable to the benefits I learned about life after college. Whether it be practical, such as help for my resume, or less tangible such as communicating in the business world, I have had experiences at Loras that will positively influence my life for years to come.”

Easton Kuboushek
“Majoring in Public Relations at Loras has driven me to places I never thought I could reach. From leadership roles on campus to full-time internships over the summer – Loras PR is the real deal. This past summer I was able to attain a Public Affairs internship with DuPont Pioneer, one of the largest biotech companies in the United States. Without the experiences I had both in the classroom and on campus, along with the help of my professors, I would have never had the outstanding success in my young career.”

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE PUBLIC RELATIONS PROGRAM
Loras’ Public Relations program prepares students to get jobs in fields such as public information, investor relations, public affairs, corporate communication, employee relations, marketing or product publicity, and consumer service or customer relations.

Being a PR major is fun! Fourth-floor Hoffmann is always hopping–students and professors work on group projects, discuss current events and enjoy lively classroom experiences.

To learn more about the unique experience Loras has to offer, SCHEDULE A VISIT TODAY!

Go Dog Go: The Human/Canine Connection
“Man’s (sic) best friend,” “It’s a dog’s life,” “Fighting like cats and dogs.” These are more than sayings and phrases linked to a popular domestic animal. They are cultural references to the many communicative characteristics of the canine. In addition to their long-time role of family pet, herder, and police support staff, dogs are increasingly used for disability assistance, prisoner rehabilitation and nursing home fellowship. This course will immerse students in selected communication theories. Specifically, the course examines communication concepts such as perception, emotions, interpersonal interaction, compliance gaining, verbal messages and nonverbal messages. The course will also expose students to professionals who train and utilize dogs for their many communicative abilities. Students will complete service work.

Mass Communication
A wide-ranging survey of the history, functions, effects, social issues and ethical responsibilities of the media. Includes theory grounded in mass communication. A minimum grade of C is required for students majoring in media studies or public relations.

Experimental Video
This course will explore the theory, criticism, and production of experimental video. Students will become acquainted with the purpose and motivation of experimental video in relationship to narrative and documentary forms.  

Interpersonal Communication
This course embraces three themes central to the “Identity and Community” category. The themes include (1) person-to-person interaction with friends, family members, romantic partners, and co-workers; (2) how the roles of community, culture, and gender influence person-to-person interactions; and (3) how technology and media influence person-to-­person interactions.

Photojournalism
Hands-on examination of the process of telling journalistic stories through photography. Includes work in interviewing, topical research and image composition. 3 credits. January term or offered as needed.

Identity & Community in Rock & Roll
A survey of the historical progression of rock and roll from its pre-rock origins to the present. The course focuses on how rock music has given a voice and identity to various subcultures of the past 50 years, including hippies, punks, rappers, and Rastafarians.

Persuasion
A survey and application of theories and premises derived from rhetorical theory as well as behavioral and communication studies; emphasis on uses of persuasion in media and public relations efforts.

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PUBLIC RELATIONS
Division of Communication & Fine Arts
Glenn Pohland, D.M.A., Chair

Major Requirements for Public Relations (B.A.)

Minor Requirements for Public Relations

Related Majors & Minors
Marketing Major
Management Information Systems Minor
English Creative Writing B.A.
Business Minor
English Minor
Ethics Minor
Journalism Minor
Peace and Justice Minor
Spanish Minor
Rhetoric and Public Writing Minor