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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

  • Huntsville City Football Club: Communications Intern (Spring 2025)

    Huntsville City Football Club is hiring Communcations Interns for Spring 2025! Huntsville City FC is looking for highly motivated individuals interested in being a part of the Major League Soccer team in Huntsville. Applications close December 13th.

  • SoulGrown: Content Creator Internship

    SoulGrown is looking for a creative individual who wants to capture the beauty of our state, owns a camera or iPhone, has an eye for high-quality visual storytelling through photography and videography, and is a self-starter. Applications are due December 1, 2024.

  • The 4A’s Foundation: Multicultural Advertising Intern Program (MAIP)

    The 4A’s Foundation’s Multicultural Advertising Intern Program (MAIP) is a rigorous and immersive fellowship program designed to provide students with an opportunity to explore the dynamic fields of advertising, marketing, media, and adjacent creative industries. Applications close December 9, 2024.

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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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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