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Public Relations (Graduate Certificate) at George Washington University

George Washington University, United States

Programme overview

The Graduate Certificate in Public Relations focuses on the public policy system and the advocacy role of PR firms and PR operations in corporations and associations. Faculty come from the Graduate School of Political Management.

Faculty: College of Professional Studies  |  Department: Graduate School of Political Management  |  Duration: 18 credits; evening classes at the Arlington Education Center, also online or hybrid  |  Location: Washington, DC, United States

What you will study

18 credits (six courses): Strategic Public Relations: Principles and Ethical Practice, Media Relations in a Digital World, Fundamentals of Business and Finance for PR Professionals, plus nine elective credits such as Crisis Communications, Integrated Marketing Communications and Corporate Communications.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Two (2) letters of recommendation from professional and/or academic references; at least one academic reference for those who graduated within the last five years. Transcripts are required from all colleges and universities attended, whether or not credit was earned, the program was completed, or the credit appears as transfer credit on another transcript. Unofficial transcripts from all colleges and universities attended should be uploaded to your online application. Official transcripts are required only of applicants who are offered admission. Transcripts from institutions outside the United States must be accompanied by an official transcript evaluation from an accredited independent eva

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Duration: 18 credits; evening classes at the Arlington Education Center, also online or hybrid

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