Advertising + Public Relations
In MSU's Department of Advertising + Public Relations, we're focused on real-world experience and impactful research. Our expert faculty teach the latest in creative advertising, management and public relations, while our researchers study the effects of advertising on individuals and the world. For 60 years we've stayed at the forefront of professional communication - and we're just getting started.
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Degrees and Programs
We offer multiple advertising programs, including a B.A. and B.S. in Advertising, an optional Public Relations minor, M.A. degrees in both Advertising and Public Relations, as well as the jointly-offered Ph.D. in Information & Media.
Research and Creative Work
As an internationally-recognized leader in creative advertising and research, we encourage faculty and students to give a voice to those who need it and help change perceptions made through the media.
Researchers Review Serious Gaming to Help Children with Chronic Illness
The capabilities of gaming technology today are astounding, and it is everywhere. It’s in our homes, cars and pockets, and it could be an answer to improving our health. Assistant Professors Bree Holtz and Taiwoo Park, along with outreach specialist Katharine Murray, conducted a systematic review on the potential for serious gaming to help promote the health of children living with chronic illness. The researchers’ findings were published in Games for Health and presented at the 2017 International Communications Association conference in San Diego, California.
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Inside Advertising + PR
Students face creative challenges and gain real world experiences in state-of-the-art classrooms. Get an inside look at the experiences our students, faculty and alumni take part in and the people they impact every day.
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Faculty
Teresa Mastin
Professor & ChairpersonDepartment
Advertising + Public RelationsDr. Mastin is Chairperson of the Department of Advertising + Public Relations.
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Lou Schiavone
Professor of PracticeDepartment
Advertising + Public RelationsAs an advertising writer and creative director, Lou Schiavone has an impressive record of building brands and winning every major industry creative award in the process.
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Morgan Ellithorpe
Assistant ProfessorDepartment
Advertising + Public RelationsMorgan Ellithorpe is an assistant professor in the Department of Advertising & Public Relations.