Writing for Public Relations

MGMT X 469.12

Designed for those already possessing well-honed writing skills, this course surveys the breadth of professional public relations writing in its many forms.

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Fall
Winter
Online
Starting at $905.00
As few as 11 weeks
4.0

What you can learn.

  • Create news releases, pitch letters, media advisories, and biographies
  • Learn to write position papers, speeches, and feature writing
  • Explore crisis communications and other typical public relations writing as part of a strategic public relations campaign

About this course:

This course provides a detailed survey of professional public relations writing in its many forms. It is structured to illustrate both the style and content of corporate, agency, nonprofit and special client writing tasks in today's highly competitive public relations market. This class is directed toward those already possessing well-honed writing skills. Students create their own examples of news releases, pitch letters, biographies, position papers, media advisories, feature writing, speeches, crisis communications and other typical public relations writing as part of a strategic public relations campaign kit. 
Prerequisites
MGMT X 469.11 Fundamentals of Public Relations, or equivalent experience and consent of the instructor.

Winter 2026 Schedule

Date & Time
Details
Format
 
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This section has no set meeting times.
Future Offering (Opens November 03, 2025 12:00:00 AM)
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Instructor: Steven Van Hook
406019
Fee:
$905.00
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Notes
Internet access required.
Refund Deadline
Refunds only available from November 03, 2025 to January 18, 2026
Course Requirements
Book: Public Relations Writing: Strategies and Structures by Doug Newsom and Jim Haynes
Course syllabus not yet available.

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