Date of Award

Fall 11-2017

Document Type

Thesis

Primary Advisor

Dr. Robert O Scott

Second Advisor

Professor Sheila Skipper Guzman

Abstract

This paper researches the overall effectiveness of public relations (PR) accreditations in collegiate education programs, especially by standard of modern PR skills. Multiple sources recognize a wide variety in PR processes, education programs, and knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) listed in the field. In essence, this paper clarifies the similarities and incongruences between PR educational programs and the KSAs of the professional field. The focus rests in understanding if accreditation processes are more successful in achieving professional status.


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