College Public Relations Program at Ferris State University Big Rapids Michigan

Options: Bachelor's, Certificate, Minor

Locations: Main Campus

Become a Reputation Manager

As a Ferris Public Relations student, you will develop the skills and knowledge to manage the public perception and reputation of organizations of any size in any industry. You will work side-by-side with our expert faculty members to build your creativity, strategic thinking, and communications skills. As a part of our student-run PR firm, you will gain hands-on experience with clients, event planning, and online brand management.

Our program is one of only the PR programs in the nation to offer a business degree, and one of two programs in Michigan certified by the national Public Relations Society of America (PRSA). This means you will be prepared to read a balance sheet just as well as you write a press release, giving you the edge when you enter the professional world.

Program Details

Admission Requirements

New Student Admission Requirements

2.50 High School GPA (on a 4.00 scale)

SAT Scores Two of the Three Criteria:
1. ERW SAT score of 450 or higher.
2. Math SAT score of 500 or higher. Placement in MATH 109 or 110 will be considered (Math SAT score of 480 or higher).
3. Composite SAT of 900 or higher.

ACT Scores Two of the Three Criteria:
1. English ACT score of 16 or higher.
2. Math ACT score of 19 or higher.
3. Reading ACT score of 19 or higher.

Transfer Student Admission Requirements

Combined college or university GPA of 2.35 (on a 4.00 scale) from all institutions attended. GPA based on completion of 12 credit hours or more. Developmental courses will not be considered in computing the GPA requirement.
Transfer equivalency for Ferris State University’s ENGL 150 or placement during the first semester at Ferris State University which would require an English ACT score of 16 or higher; or ERW SAT score of 450 or higher; or English Accuplacer score of 6 or higher.
Transfer equivalency for Ferris State University’s MATH 114 or 115 or placement during the first semester at Ferris State University which would require a Math ACT score of 19 or higher; Math SAT of 500 or higher; or Math Accuplacer scores: Elementary Algebra score 75 or higher and College Level Math 0 to 49.

Degrees

Faculty and Staff

Key Courses

Meet the Interns

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Lara Steib

Alumni Spotlight: Curt McAllister

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Accreditation

This program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs. ACBSP is a leading specialized accreditation association for business education supporting, celebrating, and rewarding teaching excellence.

Public Relations Program