Master of Science in Communication

Designed to allow you to master the message, the Master of Science in Communication will give you the tools you need to practice communication at the intersection of diversity, technology and social influence. This hands-on degree program uses work-life scenarios and case studies to give you immediate impact on the job. Suitable for those who wish to advance their professional communication skills in such areas as new media management, social advocacy, effective message-generation, assessment or campaign creation for diverse applications including healthcare, public relations, advertising, advocacy, grass roots organizing, political campaigning, or training and development. Master the message. Earn the degree and the respect.

Quality, student-centered courses designed around working professionals and customizable for those interested in research partnerships. 30 credits required and as little as 18 months to complete.

You’ll become an expert in your field as you prove yourself by mastering strategy, messaging, channel selection, research and more. Designed to set you apart from your competition and open your future to a world of new opportunities.

Stackable certificates in Organizational Communication, Social and New Media, Strategic Communication, and Heath Advocacy Communication include courses that use work-life scenarios and case studies to give you immediate impact on the job. The certificates and the 30-credit M.S. in Communication credentials are suitable for those who wish to advance their professional communication skills in such areas as media management, social advocacy, effective message generation, assessment, or campaign creation for diverse applications including healthcare, public relations, advertising, advocacy, grassroots organizing political campaigning, or training and development.

To ensure a high quality graduate student group, all MS in Communication students must have a bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution and meet graduate admission criteria.

If you do not meet the graduate admission criteria, please email us to determine if you could be admitted on a conditional basis.

International students must meet additional criteria and will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Contact us for information and assistance.

In addition, candidates must include a 2-3 page written statement of goals outlining their reasons for selecting a program of study in Communication. Two letters of recommendation also must accompany the application. These letters should come from individuals in a position to judge the applicant’s potential for graduate learning; letters from former instructors are highly recommended.