Bundle:Public Relations Can Change the World | Public Speaking and Leadership

Class Dates & Times:

July 7, 2025 to July 18, 2025

9:00am to 12:00pm & 1:00pm to 4:00pm EST

Details of Courses Included in this Bundle:

Public Relations Can Change the World
Imagine learning public relations from a PR professor who once held a news conference to unveil a space alien on live television. This class is an adventurous, creative, and interactive exploration of the world of public relations. Plan and stage a mock news conference in a TV studio. Develop and pitch a news story to a real journalist. Create a photo op, then bring it to life on the American University campus. Craft your big PR idea and present it to a D.C.-based national client. Experience what it's like to be a PR pro and learn more about a career that empowers every interest, viewpoint, and talent.

Public Speaking and Leadership
Imagine learning public relations from a PR professor who once held a news conference to unveil a space alien on live television. This class is an adventurous, creative, and interactive exploration of the world of public relations. Plan and stage a mock news conference in a TV studio. Develop and pitch a news story to a real journalist. Create a photo op, then bring it to life on the American University campus. Craft your big PR idea and present it to a D.C.-based national client. Experience what it's like to be a PR pro and learn more about a career that empowers every interest, viewpoint, and talent.

REGISTRATION:

Once a course is selected, the system will guide you to create an account. This account is for the participant and the participant’s information should be provided in the first fields. Lower in the form, there will be a place for parents/guardians to give their information.

The registration confirmation message will be sent to the participant’s email. The participant will also receive an email to set their Canvas Learning System password.

AU Faculty and Staff:

Active AU Faculty and Staff can claim a 25% discount for the program by filling out this form. [Click here]

REFUNDS AND CANCELLATION FEES

All deposits are non-refundable.

If you’ve paid in full and cancel your registration before April 20^th, 2025, you will receive a refund of $664 per course ($1,228 total for this bundle). This is the balance after a non-refundable registration deposit plus an administrative fee of $72.00.

Cancellations made between April 20^th, 2025, and May 31^st, 2025 will receive a $300 refund per course ($600 total for this bundle).

There will be no refunds after June 1st, 2025

For more information, visit: https://www.american.edu/soc/discover/