“Upon arriving at Why Study

Virginia Tech, Communication?

I quickly became
a reporter for the
Colligate Times
and edited footage
for Virginia Tech
Television. I had the
opportunity to
interview Tim
Kaine on Capitol
Hill. These
experiences
confirmed my
decision to major in
public relations.”
Virginia Tech
Department of
-Lindsey Grooms Communication

121 Shanks Hall

(540)231-7136
 Communication Public Multimedia
Studies Relations Journalism

What you will study: 99% of What you will study:

students Do
- 43 credits of communication studies courses. -- 45 credits of PR courses,
including:
pass the
Accreditation including: you
- Visual Media in Public - Principles of PR love
- The Rhetorical Tradition Relations - Writing and Editing
- Persuasion exam for PR news?
- Professional Communication - PR Case Studies
- The program allows for students to build - Students are required to double major or minor
knowledge in other areas of focus by pursuing a to graduate. What you will study:
minor, double major or cognate.
Fun Fact: The Department of Labor projects - 46 credits in multimedia journalism, including:
public relations jobs to grow six percent. - Multimedia Reporting
- Digital Newsroom
Program Insight:
- Communications Law
17:1 student to faculty ratio - The remaining credits can be completed
through:
- General electives including a minor
Join the 95 students - Completing a concentration in sports
media and analytics
in our award-winning
PRSA Chapter Famous Alum: Hoda Kotb ‘86

1 in 39 US programs $1
24 average upper
offering the PRSA million invested
level class size
certification in digital studio