Advertising and Public RelationsAssociate of Arts
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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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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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An overview of communication media, encompassing structures, processes, functions and effects. Areas of study include: television, film, sound recording, radio, graphics, drama, animation, photography, journalism, public relations, advertising, Internet media, political communication and human expression.
This course is an introduction to the strategies and uses of social media as a communication tool for the delivery of interpersonal and mass media messages. Students explore the expanding range and practice of social media message construction and delivery with an opportunity for hands-on experience using several social media platforms and technologies.
An introduction to the advertising and public relations industries including basic concepts and terminology related to the field. The course focuses on the emergence of the industry and various stages of change in the industry as well as the creation of messages, branding, media planning and social media strategy.
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.
Career preparation services
We empower students to utilize all the career preparation resources to find the job they’ve always dreamed of.
Cost and aid
Estimated annual cost of attendance
Fee name | 2023–2024 | 2024–2025 |
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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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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.
Regular decision | July 1 |
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Rolling admission | July 1+ |
Regular decision | Dec. 1 |
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Rolling admission | Dec. 1+ |
Fall | Spring | |
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Regular decision | July 1 | Dec. 1 |
Rolling admission | July 1+ | Dec. 1+ |
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