The undergraduate degree in advertising and public relations"¯(Ad & PR) "¯prepares students to influence and inform key audiences and publics through promotional and public image communications strategies. Students will gain industry-focused knowledge and skills in strategic writing and planning, content creation and distribution, relationship management, data-driven decision-making, diversity in media, account management, media planning, media relations, and reputation management. Additionally, hands-on training is prioritized through internship experience and credentialing from industry-recognized certifications in high career growth areas such as social media and digital media. Ad & PR students will be prepared for a range of careers in agency, nonprofit, corporate, government, community, advocacy, and start-up environments. Graduates accept positions as advertising account executives, public relations and communications specialists, brand managers, fundraising and development officers, publicists, social media managers, copywriters, and more."¯
Admission Requirements
Admission criteria will be consistent with those of the College of Arts & Sciences at Kansas State University. Admission to K-State is test optional and requires achieving either:
- A high school GPA (weighted or unweighted) of 3.25 or higher OR
- ACT composite score of 21 OR an SAT ERW+M of 1060 or higher
AND, if applicable, achieve a 2.0 GPA or higher on all college credit taken in high school.
Graduation Requirements
Successful completion of all degree and university requirements.