Education
University of Ottawa
Honours Bachelor Honours Bachelor in Public Relations
2010 – 2012 (expected)
The public relations industry employs more than 40,000 people. A career in this area offers you a wide variety of functions and tasks: writing review articles, bulletins, news releases, pamphlets and speeches; building and maintaining good relationships with the media; organizing press conferences, launches, inaugurations, open houses and exhibits; acting as spokesperson; developing multi-media kits; producing videos; designing webpages; and managing crises.
Public relations are ubiquitous in politics (new policies, new legislation, image control, etc.), in business (product recall, image management, product launches, rumour control, quarterly reports, investor and employee relations) and even in the entertainment industry (movie premieres, controversy management, career launches, etc.).
Algonquin College of Applied Arts and Technology
2008 – 2010
This two-year Ontario College Diploma program blends public relations theory with practical experience in research, writing, editing, time and resource management, concept creation, speaking, and organization. Courses are offered in a variety of learning environments, such as, the classroom, the computer lab, and the office setting. In the final semester, students participate in a seven-week field placement.
In addition to public relations courses, the curriculum includes courses in desktop publishing, production (photography, the Internet, and layout), and business. The emphasis of the program is on attention to detail and creative and critical thinking in all public relations activities, from media relations to special event coordination. Because the time for out-of-class activities matches the time allocated for in-class work, students must make a full-time commitment to this program.
Algonquin College of Applied Arts and Technology
Media and Communication studies
2007 – 2008
This one-year certificate program is designed for students who are interested in media, communications, film studies, and photography.
The program prepares students for success in a variety of programs including Advertising, Business – Marketing, Broadcasting-Television, Broadcasting-Radio, Public Relations, and Journalism. Students explore their interests, aptitudes and skills, assess career choices, experience college delivery of course material, and generally prepare for further postsecondary studies.
