Is a degree in public relations necessary for success?

This PR pro debates the merits of a degree. Do you agree with her conclusion?

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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?”

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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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