EXAMINING CAREER SUCCESS AMONG PUBLIC RELATIONS PRACTITIONERS WITH ADVANCED DEGREES

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dc.contributor.advisorVardeman-Winter, Jennifer
dc.contributor.committeeMemberNi, Lan
dc.contributor.committeeMemberKacen, Jacqueline
dc.creatorBoucher, Kristen 1981-
dc.date.accessioned2016-02-14T05:13:23Z
dc.date.available2016-02-14T05:13:23Z
dc.date.createdDecember 2012
dc.date.issued2012-12
dc.date.updated2016-02-14T05:13:24Z
dc.description.abstractThis study examined how advanced degrees affect representation in management roles within public relations. In-depth interviews were used to explore the relationship between advanced degrees and career success in thirteen public relations practitioners. Roles theory as well as studies focused on gender and public relations, and educational advancement were used to guide this study. Advanced degrees were shown to be investments into the future. Additionally, practitioners felt that advanced degrees increase confidence and credibility within the field. The results suggest that advanced degrees in no way create a hindrance in practitioner’s careers. These findings contribute to literatures regarding roles, education, mentorship, career success and gender in public relations.
dc.description.departmentCommunication, Jack J. Valenti School of
dc.format.digitalOriginborn digital
dc.format.mimetypeapplication/pdf
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10657/1168
dc.language.isoeng
dc.rightsThe author of this work is the copyright owner. UH Libraries and the Texas Digital Library have their permission to store and provide access to this work. Further transmission, reproduction, or presentation of this work is prohibited except with permission of the author(s).
dc.subjectRoles
dc.subjectGender
dc.subjectPublic relations
dc.subjectCareer success
dc.subjectMentorship
dc.titleEXAMINING CAREER SUCCESS AMONG PUBLIC RELATIONS PRACTITIONERS WITH ADVANCED DEGREES
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dc.type.genreThesis
thesis.degree.collegeCollege of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences
thesis.degree.departmentCommunication, Jack J. Valenti School of
thesis.degree.disciplineCommunication
thesis.degree.grantorUniversity of Houston
thesis.degree.levelMasters
thesis.degree.nameMaster of Arts

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