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Bachelors in

Public Relations and Digital Media

Become a purposeful, professional communicator.
Montreat College’s Public Relations and Digital Media major equips students with a diverse set of skills essential for success in convergent media. Through hands-on projects in professional writing, digital film, graphic design, social media, and marketing, students build an impressive portfolio. This comprehensive approach empowers graduates to pursue targeted career opportunities with confidence after college.
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Why Communication and Digital Media?

The Communication and Digital Media program at Montreat College teaches students how to capture and engage audiences across various mediums, ensuring they know how to make people listen and care. Courses are motivated by a Christian worldview and a standard of excellence, providing a strong ethical foundation. Additionally, students build real-world experience through internships, off-campus study opportunities, and participation in Montreat’s school newspaper and literary magazine.

Career Opportunities

Public Relations Manager
Video Producer
Photojournalist

Fast Facts

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Required Hours
45-0
Core Curriculum Credits
18-0
Free Elective Hours
0%
of students receive financial aid
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Affordability

Tuition & Aid
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Scholarships

Scholarships
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Why Montreat?

Whether you’re finishing high school or transferring from another institution, where you go to college is a big decision, and we believe that Montreat College is the perfect place for you to grow, learn, and thrive. Our vibrant campus at the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, our dedicated faculty, rigorous academic programs, and our talented student body create a unique and inspiring environment where you can develop a clear sense of identity and affirm your sense of purpose to honor God and serve others.

Student and Alumni
Stories

At Montreat College, our students and alumni have a passion for knowledge and a genuine desire to always keep learning and be agents of transformation, renewal, and reconciliation.
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Meet
Emily '20

“Keeping an open mind about the possibilities and choosing Montreat ended up giving me more opportunities than if I had gone somewhere larger. At Montreat, your experience is going to be so personal.”
Program of study:
Communication Studies
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Meet
Jackson '25

“Lots of students lose their faith during college, but Montreat has dramatically strengthened my faith. It’s a place where I can practice my faith and go after the degree of my dreams. Montreat is an important place.”
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Thrive Center

The Thrive Center supports you in your academic career by helping you improve your study skills, manage your time, learn strategies to complete class projects. You can meet with peer tutors at the Writing Center or the Math Center.

It also supports you beyond your academic career with resources for finding your calling, researching careers, finding internships, building your resume, applying to graduate school, and finding a job.

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