College of Communication - Public Relations & Advertising
News & Announcements
PR Students Working with Local Groups
Senior PR planning students are busier than ever -- taking on a record nine projects this semester. PR plans are being developed for Cherry Hill Health and Racquet Club, Philharmonic of Southern New Jersey, Midland Schools, Ambassador Christian Academy, Newman Center, Cheer Up (Leukemia Association), Image and Attitude (support for women returning to the workplace), Northeast Regional Employment and Training Association and FamCare.
Graduate Comps Scheduled
The comprehensive exam for current M.A. in P.R. students will be held April 13. Oral exams will be scheduled for the following week. All students planning to take the exam this year need to register with the PR office by Feb. 29.
Five Rowan Ad Students Earn AWNY Scholarships
Five Rowan University advertising students have earned a total of $4,000 in scholarships from the Advertising Women of New York (AWNY). Rowan University was one of eight schools in the nation with students recognized by AWNY this year. Rowan students earning $1,000 scholarships include Adam Cohen, Sean Logue and Alma Aguilera. Two $500 scholarship winners include Regina Barber and Steve Jones. Congratulations to all!
Major Changes: Advertising
Students in the Advertising major and Advertising minor are no longer required to complete the courses Print Media Copywriting and Electronic Copywriting. These required courses have been replaced with the new required courses Advertising Copywriting and Account Planning (or Portfolio Preparation with permission of the instructor).
Students who have already completed both Print Media Copywriting and Electronic Copywriting do not need to take the new courses. Students have already completed one of the previously required copywriting courses do not need to take Advertising Copywriting and should take Account Planning (or Portfolio Preparation with permission of the instructor) to fulfill these requirements. Questions? See an academic adviser.
Get Involved with PRSSA and Ad Club
Meetings for PRSSA and Ad Club generally are held weekly. All interested students are invited and encouraged to join and get involved. Need more info? Ask any faculty member or stop by the PR/Advertising office.
Seniors: Interested in Graduate School?
Now is the time to learn more about and apply to Rowan's M.A. in P.R. program. Students who attend full-time can complete the program in only one year. And, many seniors can get a head start by enrolling in a graduate course during senior year. Learn more about the program here. Questions? E-mail Professor Moore.
Touch of Class
The latest edition of the M.A. in P.R. program's newsletter is available. Read it here.
Looking for an Internship?
A number of organizations are seeking interns. Check the internship posting board in Bozorth Hall or ask in the PR/Advertising office about open and upcoming opportunities.
Rowan PR Program Earns CEPR Designation from PRSA
The Rowan University Public Relations program has earned the designation Certified in Education for Public Relations (CEPR) from the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA). The certification was awarded at PRSA’s national conference in Washington, D.C. Rowan’s program was originally certified in 2004. Certified institutions are reevaluated for certification every six years. Only 28 public relations programs worldwide have earned the CEPR designation. You can read more about CEPR here.
