Major Milestones: Public Relations, B.S.

There are nine essential skills you should have in order to find, acquire, maintain, and grow within a job.

Essential skills built through majoring in Public Relations include:

• Professionalism and Work Ethic: Define integrity through DEIB and HSI standards and practices within our community.
• Professionalism and Work Ethic: Practice the media ethical guidelines defined by professional organizations that represent our disciplines.
• Critical Thinking: Promote and establish media literacy, creativity, and critical thinking skills for our next generation of leaders.

Learn more about essential skills.

Students graduating from Public Relations find themselves as:

• Announcers/Broadcasters
• Film and Video Editors
• Journalists
• Reporters
• Writers

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment in media and communication occupations is projected to grow 14 percent from 2020 to 2030, faster than the average for all occupations, and will result in about 151,500 new jobs.

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Students who choose to pursue a graduate degree often consider these schools:

• Columbia Graduate School of Journalism
• New York University
• Northwestern University
• University of California Berkeley
• University of Colorado Denver
• University of Tulsa College of Law
• University of Wisconsin

Learn more about applying to graduate school.

• Attend orientation and register for classes.
• Meet with your Academic Advisor.
• Complete FAFSA/CASFA/COF.
• Complete the MSU Denver General Scholarship Application.

• Join a student organization and get connected to support on campus.
• Declare a major, (explore our fully online programs!) or meet with an exploratory advisor to learn about options.
• Attend signature events on campus (Convocation, Fall Fest, Spring Fling, etc.).

• Check out Career Link for on-campus and career-aligned jobs.
• Attend Classroom to Career Hub (C2Hub) career workshops and events.
• Write your early experience resume and utilize resume resources from the C2Hub.

• Attend Orientation and register for classes.
• Meet with your academic advisor to map out your course journey.
• Complete scholarship financial aid application.

• Research potential study abroad options.
• Speak with professor about opportunities within your department.
• Join a student organization and start getting connected on campus.

• Check out on-campus and career aligned jobs on Career Link.
• Begin to develop and explore a career pathway.
• Build your early experience resume.

• Consider adding a minor or adding a certificate to your chosen major.
• Explore resources like the tutoring program or the writing center.
• Get familiar with MSU Denver’s Academic Planning Tool.

• Explore student leadership on campus and volunteering in your community.
• Earn credit and gain experience through an internship, study abroad, or community-engaged learning.
• Attend identity or interest-based campus events like the Richard T. Castro speaker series.

• Connect with the Undergraduate Research and Scholarship program.
• Attend an in-person Career Fair to network and secure a professional headshot.
• Connect with the Classroom to Career Hub (C2Hub) for opportunities for professional mentoring and job shadowing.

• Declare your major.
• Consider adding a minor or certificate in another field.
• Check your Degree Progress Report and meet with your advisor.

• Speak with a professor about research opportunities in your department.
• Attend speaker and special events hosted by the department.
• Seek out other hands-on learning experiences.

• Connect with the C2 Hub on professional mentoring and networking opportunities.
• Attend a career fair.
• Attend C2 Hub career workshops and events.

• Meet with your advisor to complete remaining graduation requirements.
• Ready to Graduate? Check out this guide from the registrar!
• Attend or present in-person at a major-specific or industry-specific conference or networking event.

• Attend in-person alumni and campus-wide networking events.
• Submit a proposal to present in-person at the Undergraduate Research Conference.
• Seek to collaborate with local civic organizations.

• Finalize your portfolio of relevant projects and skills.
• Get help on your industry-ready resume, then attend in-person career-focused events.
• Identify needs for Professional Certifications or MCAT/LSAT etc. and prepare for professional school admissions.
• Prepare and submit applications for jobs, explore graduate school, or relevant post-grad training.

• Work with an advisor to ensure you have no outstanding course requirements.
• Complete your senior capstone.
• Apply to graduate.

• Integrate electives with a global or local focus.
• Participate in multicultural events around campus.
• Take advantage of spaces to practice your leadership skills.

• Attend alumni and campus-wide networking events.
• If considering graduate school, discuss options with your faculty advisor.