about us
The
USC chapter of the Public Relations Student Society of America (USC
PRSSA) is the university's only student organization devoted to the
practice of public relations. Through regular events, hands-on
experience and networking opportunities, the chapter's goal is to
give its members the tools necessary to succeed in the industry. In
fact, many past members now hold top positions in some of the
field's most reputable agencies including
Burson-Marsteller,
Weber
Shandwick and
Edelman
Mission
As stated in the national charter, USC
PRSSA's mission is two-fold:
> To serve our
members by enhancing their knowledge of public relations and
providing access to professional development opportunities
>
To serve the public
relations profession by helping to develop highly qualified,
well-prepared professionals
Benefits
Along with local chapter activities,
members can benefit from a variety of other opportunities including:
>
National events like PRSSA's annual
national conference and assembly
> The network of over 7,000
PRSSA members
across the country
> The network of over 20,000 members from our parent organization