ERIC Number: EJ1188633
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Publication Date: 2013
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Metamorphosis: The Evolution of Two Practicum Classes into a Public Relations Agency
Gruenwald, Philip; Shadinger, David
Journal of Applied Learning in Higher Education, v5 p15-27 Fall 2013
Restructuring the public relations practicum courses at a medium-sized Midwestern public university resulted in the development of a student-run public relations agency. Teams were created with students of varying levels of knowledge and expertise, and campus-based organizations were engaged as clients. The initial results for the clients were somewhat uneven, and some client-agency relationships were difficult, which mirrored similar experiences at other college, student-run agencies. Active research methodology showed the overall result as positive. Both the student and the course leadership reflections support the experience as a robust learning experience that prepares students for internship opportunities.
Descriptors: College Students, Practicums, Public Relations, Cooperative Learning, Teamwork, Business Administration Education, Student Projects, Agencies, Outcomes of Education, Learning Activities, Experiential Learning
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Education Level: Higher Education
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Language: English
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