Is a degree in public relations necessary for success?
This PR pro debates the merits of a degree. Do you agree with her conclusion?

I was browsing the latest and greatest discussions in one of my LinkedIn groups last week and came across a topic that was stirring up heated responses.
A young professional working outside public relations and seeking to switch to PR asked the following questions:
“I was wondering what the best degree is to go into public relations? Should I study communications? Is a degree required for public relations?”
As you can imagine, there was a rift between those who feel it is best to jump right into the trenches and work your way up and those who advised taking the time to get a formal education and training.
I fall into the latter camp for the following reasons:
The times they are a-changin’
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