Public Relations PR is a multidisciplinary field that combines marketing, advertising and other communicative efforts. Generally, the goal of the public relations programs and courses is to help students understand how to assist individuals and businesses in connecting with the media, a particular market or the community-at-large.

Students who want to earn their certification in two different areas should consider earning a dual degree. Dual degrees allow students to complete two different educational programs at the same time and typically in less time than each individual degree would require.