Public Relations

Welcome to the Public Relations program at Barry University.

Getting students ready for the job market is our main focus. And what better place to be than in the greater Miami area - where excellent opportunities exist in all facets of the public relations profession. Our location in South Florida allows students to explore internships with public relations’ agencies, private companies non-profit and government organizations.

Our program offers a comprehensive curriculum that allows students to take courses involving research, strategic planning, case studies, campaign execution, creativity, photography, media writing and editing, marketing and computer technology.

The highlight of the program is the public relations campaign course, which requires students to produce a real-life public relations campaign that utilizes the knowledge they have acquired in class. Students work with actual clients in the South Florida area and engage in client meetings, strategic planning and creative sessions to produce an actual campaign. Most importantly, the final product becomes an integral part of each student’s portfolio and can be used as a calling card in pursuing any type of public relations position.

Talk to any student in the public relations program and they will tell you how well they know our faculty, and how well the faculty knows them. The familiarity comes through small classes, individualized attention and the professor’s genuine interest in each student’s progress.

“I chose this major because of the close-knit community with the public relations program. You get to and form relationships with other students and the professors.”
           - Greg Soboff, student

“My pursuit of the study of public relations led me to the Department of Communication at Barry University. The great opportunity for internships in South Florida is abundant and the admirable reputation of Barry was the turning point. The experienced and talented professors in the Department further convinced me of my choice of major.”
           - Meghan Hass, student

We invite you to learn more about our program through our web site. If you would like additional information, please send us an email at: communication@mail.barry.edu or  set up an appointment to come and see us!