Advertising and Public RelationsAssociate of Arts

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Make your mark

In the advertising and public relations program, you'll learn how to design, develop and launch campaigns from professors who are experts in their field. Here, you'll gain hands-on learning experiences for television and digital design projects. The associate's degree is an excellent starting off point to start a career in a variety of advertising and public relations jobs.

Don't stop here. Earn your bachelor's degree in advertising and public relations and further your career.

What you'll learn in this program

  • Public relations, persuasion, design and production
  • Communication theory and practice
  • Advertising and public relations campaigns

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Associate of Arts

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Gary Carlin
The highlight of my career at Lynn is watching students nail their presentations to clients such as Bloomingdale’s and Cancer Treatment Centers of America. I couldn’t be prouder.
Gary Carlin, associate professor, advertising and public relations

Courses

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Career opportunities

Earning your associate's degree in advertising and public relations is your first step to a successful career. Continue your studies by earning your bachelor's degree and land a job in a variety of fields.

Marketing coordinator

Marketing coordinators work alongside a team to create and implement marketing campaigns for a company. They track sales data, perform market research and analyze customer behavior to design strategies.

Social media specialist

Social media strategists know the meaning of 'content' and use their knowledge of marketing, advertising and public relations to provide personalized insight and enhance journalism through social media presence.

Public relations manager

Public relations managers are leaders in marketing, branding and communications. They determine what strategies will produce a strong public image for companies and manage press releases, media campaigns, budget and personnel.

Copywriter

Copywriters create, proofread and revise written content for an organization. They write in a clear and engaging manner to accurately reflect the voice of a company, and they play a key role in interpreting what needs to be said and articulating it.

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We empower students to utilize all the career preparation resources to find the job they’ve always dreamed of.

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Cost and aid

Estimated annual cost of attendance

Fee name2023–20242024–2025
Tuition$41,200$42,730
Housing and food$13,750$14,330
Materials$500$250
Student services$1,000$1,000
Technology$750$750
Estimated total$57,200$59,060

Costs are based on completion of 120 total credits (30 credits per year). Some programs and courses may have additional costs.

Cost of housing is dependent on residence hall assignment.

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Undergraduate Application deadlines

Fall entry

Early action:

  • Apply by Nov. 15; submit supporting documents by Dec. 1; receive decision by Dec. 15.
  • Apply by Jan. 15; submit supporting documents by Feb. 1; receive decision by Feb. 15.

Regular decision:

  • Apply by March 1; receive decision by March 15.
  • Applications completed after March 1 are reviewed on a rolling basis.

Spring entry

  • Apply by Dec. 1; decisions released on a rolling basis.
  • Applications completed after Dec. 1 are reviewed on a rolling basis.

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