If you are thinking about finding a job in public relations you might be wondering if you need to have any kind of education or some kind of a college degree. The truth of the matter is that you are going to need to have some kind of college degree, but you don't necessarily need to have one that specializes in public relations. In fact only some colleges even offer a degree in public relations and most of the industry's professionals agree that degree is not necessary. The reason for this is that public relations requires familiarity with a wide variety of topics so a broad education is the best preparation. Any major that teaches you how to read and write intelligently will lay good foundation for a career in public relations. And the best way to get some kind of on the job experience in the public relations field is through an internship. In fact internships are a common way to get some practical experience and break into the field.