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PRSSA Code of Ethics/Conduct

Pledge to the Society

I Pledge:

To conduct myself professionally, with truth, accuracy, fairness and responsibility to the public, fellow members and to the Society; to improve my individual competence and advance the knowledge and proficiency of the field of public relations; and to adhere to the articles of the Member Code of Ethics/Conduct by the PRSSA National Committee.

I understand and accept that there are consequences for member misconduct, up to and including membership revocation.

I understand that members in violation of the PRSSA Code of Ethics/Conduct may be further barred from PRSA Membership.

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PRSSA chapters are chartered by the PRSA National Board of Directors and must meet the following criteria:

  • The chapter's university must offer a sequence of at least five courses in public relations.

  • The chapter must have a minimum of 10 students, at least one of whom has completed a public relations course. The rest have to exhibit an interest in taking public relations classes, either in writing or by enrolling in such a class.

  • At least eight students have to be at or below the junior level.

  • The students must elect a faculty advisor, who must be a full-time instructor of public relations and a member of the Public Relations Society of America.

  • The students must elect one or two professional advisors, both of which have to be members of PRSA. At least one of the professional advisors must have at least five years of experience in the profession or be accredited by PRSA.

  • The chapter's application must be endorsed by the president and four members of the sponsoring PRSA chapter.


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