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College of Communication & Information Sciences
Reese Phifer

Advertising & Public Relations

The Department of Advertising and Public Relations (A+PR) is home to artists and scholars who are passionate about strategic communication. As an A+PR student, you will come to know faculty and fellow students who share your fire for creating big ideas. Together, you will develop campaigns and strategies that move people. 

Our mission is to prepare highly competent, socially conscious and engaged leaders to shape the future of global advertising and public relations.

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Internships

  • Alcove International Tavern: Digital Media Intern

    Alcove Tavern is looking to hire a Digital Media Intern to join their team! Applicants should be passionate about photography, videography, and creating digital content. Applications are due October 31.

  • Alabama ONE Credit Union: Graphic Design Intern

    Alabama ONE Credit Union is currently looking for a graphic design intern to join the team, starting ASAP. $15-17 per hour. This is an in-person internship at our Main Branch in Tuscaloosa. Experience in Adobe Creative Suite is required.

  • American Junior Golf Association: Communications Traveling Internship

    The American Junior Golf Association is seeking applications for a Communications Traveling Intern for Spring or Summer 2025. The AJGA is a 501(c)3 non-profit dedicated to the overall growth and development of young men and women who aspire to earn college golf scholarships through competitive junior golf.

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Programs

Advertising 

Advertising focuses on the promotion of products, services or ideas through paid media. Learn how to understand your audience and create affective messages.

Public Relations 

Public relations is the study of public perception. Learn strategies to achieve organizational objectives, influence brand loyalty and affect a global marketplace.

Graduate Program

Our one-year master’s program offers an emphasis on leadership, management and strategy while our two-year program focuses on research and pedagogy.

Advising

All C&IS undergraduate students receive academic advising through Tisch Student Services. Meet with an academic advisor at least once per semester to review your academic progress, degree requirements and involvement opportunities.

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Funding

C&IS empowers students to write, speak, design, film and explore through scholarships and awards.

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Get Involved

Student Organizations

Sharpen your skills and expand your circle.

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Professional Organizations

Make connections, find mentors and strengthen your resume.

American Advertising Federation 

Public Relations Council of Alabama 

The Plank Center for Leadership in Public Relations

The Plank Center, housed on UA’s campus, is the leading international resource for practitioners, educators and students who are passionate about public relations. Its mission is to develop and recognize outstanding, diverse public relations leaders, role models and mentors and champion ethical public relations around the world.

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Office: Reese Phifer 412 
Hours: Monday – Friday 8 A.M. – 4:45 P.M.
Phone: 205.348.7158