Membership Requirements
To qualify for membership, you must devote a substantial portion of time (at least 50%) to the paid professional practice of public relations or to the teaching or administration of public relations curriculum in an Accredited college or university and adhere to the PRSA Member Code of Ethics 2000. If you are currently unemployed, a prior position held within the last five years must meet the above requirement, or one of the following: you hold a degree in Public Relations; you hold another academic degree program which meets the standards for a PRSSA charter; you hold PRSA certification for Education in Public Relations or you have achieved accreditation in Public Relations.
Associate Members
You may only remain an Associate Member for a maximum of two years, at such time you will be upgraded to Full Membership (M) and will be required to pay the initiation fee. Associates are not eligible to hold certain elected or appointed positions within PRSA.
PRSSA Graduates
You must be a member of PRSSA at time of graduation. Application needs to be submitted within two years of graduation.
Graduate Students
An individual who is devoting full time to earn an advanced degree for the purpose of teaching public relations may apply for Graduate Student Associate membership. Proof of full-time matriculation is required and needs to be submitted with your application. Graduate Students may remain Associate members for a maximum of six years.
Membership Fees
Be sure to review the fee schedule for becoming a member.
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