American University |
Online Master of Arts in Strategic Communication (with Optional Concentrations in Advocacy and Social Impact, and Digital Communication Strategies & Analytics)
|
No |
Capstone project |
Arizona State University |
Online Master of Arts in Communication (Focus in Workplace Communication)
|
No |
Capstone experience / project |
Arizona State University |
Online Master of Science in Technical Communication
|
No |
Thesis or applied project course |
Arkansas State University |
Online Master of Science in Strategic Communications (with Optional Emphasis in Technology Law and Policy)
|
No |
No capstone requirement |
Asbury University |
Online Master of Arts in Communication for Media Professionals (with an Emphasis in Digital Storytelling)
|
No |
Optional Thesis or creative project |
Ashland University |
Online Master of Arts in Corporate and Strategic Communication (with Areas of Focus in Health & Risk Communication, and Public Relations)
|
No |
Capstone course/project |
Austin Peay State University |
Online Master of Arts in Communication Arts (with Concentrations in General Communication, Corporate Communication, Marketing Communication, and Media Management)
|
No |
Research paper or thesis (available for corporate communication specialization) |
Bellevue University |
Online Master of Arts in Business and Professional Communication (with Concentrations in Business, Computer Information Systems, Executive Coaching, Human Resource Management, Project Management, and Transnational and Cross-Cultural Communication)
|
No |
Capstone course with multi-media presentation |
Boston University |
Online Master of Science in Health Communication (with Optional Concentrations in Healthcare Promotion, Media & Marketing; and Visual & Digital Health Communication)
|
No |
No thesis or capstone required |
Bowling Green State University |
Online Master of Arts in Media & Communication (with a Specialization in Strategic Communication and Social Media)
|
No |
Comprehensive exam |
Brenau University |
Online Master of Arts in Communication and Media Studies
|
No |
No thesis or capstone required |
Butler University |
Online Master of Science in Strategic Communication
|
No |
Strategic communication capstone |
California Baptist University |
Online Master of Arts in Strategic Communication
|
No |
Communication capstone project |
Central Connecticut State University |
Online Master of Science in Strategic Communication
|
No |
Capstone thesis, special project, or comprehensive exam |
Clark University |
Online Master of Science in Communication (with a Focus on Leadership, Marketing, and Public Relations)
|
No |
Capstone practicum project |
College of Charleston |
Online Master of Arts in Communication (General Program with Electives)
|
No |
Master's thesis, independent study capstone, or field internship |
Colorado State University - Fort Collins |
Online Master of Communications and Media Management
|
No |
No capstone requirement (program is coursework only) |
Concordia University, Saint Paul |
Online Master of Arts in Strategic Communication Management
|
No |
Capstone action research project |
Drake University |
Online Master of Arts in Communication (with Specializations in Communication Leadership, Brand Communication, and Public Affairs and Advocacy)
|
No |
Capstone course (professional project) |
Drexel University |
Online Master of Science in Communication (with Concentrations in Public Communication, Technical Communication, and Science and Health Communication)
|
No |
Internship for students without communication experience |
Duquesne University |
Online Master of Arts in Corporate Communication (with Specializations in Crisis and Risk Communication, Management Communication, Nonprofit Communication, and Integrated Marketing Communication)
|
No |
Communication practicum and professional integration project |
Duquesne University |
Online Master of Arts in Communication (with Emphasis Areas in Communication Studies, and Rhetoric and Philosophy of Technology)
|
No |
No capstone required |
East Carolina University |
Online Master of Arts in Communication (with Concentrations in Health Communication, and Strategic Communication)
|
No |
Thesis or applied communication capstone |
Eastern Illinois University |
Online Master of Arts in Communication Studies (with a Concentration in Communication and Leadership)
|
No |
No capstone required |
Eastern Michigan University |
Online Master of Science in Integrated Marketing Communications
|
No |
Capstone course: IMC Campaigns |
Eastern New Mexico University |
Online Master of Arts in Communication (with Areas of Focus in Public Relations, Journalism, and Media Literacy and Criticism)
|
No |
Thesis or capstone project |
Edinboro University of Pennsylvania |
Online Master of Arts in Communication Studies (with Areas of Emphasis in Managerial and Leadership Communication, and Integrated Marketing Communication)
|
No |
Internship and non-internship tracks; capstone options: thesis, practicum, or comprehensive exam plus project/portfolio |
Fitchburg State University |
Online Master of Science in Applied Communication (with a Concentration in Social Media)
|
No |
Capstone applied project |
Florida International University |
Online Master of Science in Mass Communication (with a Focus on Global Strategic Communications)
|
No |
Professional project |
Fordham University |
Online Master of Science in Strategic Marketing Communications
|
No |
Applied project |
Franklin University |
Online Master of Science in Marketing & Communication
|
No |
Capstone project |
Georgetown University |
Online Master of Professional Studies in Public Relations & Corporate Communications
|
No |
Capstone course (comprehensive communications/PR plan) |
Georgetown University |
Online Master of Professional Studies in Integrated Marketing Communications
|
No |
Capstone course (IMC plan) |
Georgetown University |
Online Master of Professional Studies in Design Management & Communications
|
No |
Capstone course (visual communications project) |
Georgian Court University |
Online Master of Science in Communication & Digital Marketing
|
No |
Capstone course (marketing and communication campaign) |
Gonzaga University |
Online Master of Arts in Communication and Leadership Studies (with Optional Concentrations in Strategic & Organizational Communication, College Teaching of Communication, Global Leadership, Digital Media Strategies, Servant Leadership, and Change Leadership)
|
No |
Capstone project or thesis |
Idaho State University |
Online Master of Arts in Communication
|
No |
Graduate degree paper or thesis |
Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis |
Online Masters of Science in Technology - Technical Communication
|
No |
Directed Project or additional course |
Johns Hopkins University |
Online Master of Arts in Communication (with Optional Concentrations in Applied Research in Communication, Public and Media Relations, Political Communication, Health Communication, Digital Communication, and Corporate and Non-Profit Communication)
|
No |
Research Track: thesis; Strategic Planning Track: practicum or additional elective |
Kansas State University |
Online Master of Science in Mass Communications (with Focus Areas in Strategic Communications, Health and Science Communication, and Mass Communication)
|
No |
Capstone practicum |
Kent State University |
Online Master of Arts in Media and Journalism - Journalism Education Concentration
|
No |
Master's Professional Project |
Lasell College |
Online Master of Science in Communication (with Specialized Concentrations in Health Communication, Corporate Communication, Public Relations, Digital Media, Negotiations and Conflict Resolution, and Public Speaking)
|
No |
Thesis, comprehensive exam, special study project, or professional internship |
Liberty University |
Online Master of Arts in Communication (General Program)
|
No |
Thesis, thesis project, or comprehensive examination |
Liberty University |
Online Master of Arts in Strategic Communication
|
No |
Thesis, thesis project, or comprehensive examination |
Lynn University |
Online Master of Science in Communication and Media (with Specializations in Media Studies and Practice, Digital Media, and Strategic Communication)
|
No |
Digital Media specialization requires a digital portfolio |
Marist College |
Online Master of Arts in Integrated Marketing Communication
|
No |
Capstone course (integrated brand experience) |
Marquette University |
Online Master of Arts in Corporate Communication
|
No |
Capstone assessment exam |
Maryville University |
Online Master’s in Strategic Communication and Leadership (with an Optional Concentration in Emerging & Digital Media)
|
No |
Comprehensive Examination Capstone |
Mercer University |
Online Master of Science in Technical Communication Management (MSTCM)
|
No |
Capstone project research course |
Michigan State University |
Online Masters of Arts in Strategic Communication
|
No |
Capstone course with strategic communication project |
Minnesota State University, Mankato |
Online Master of Science in Communication Studies (with Emphasis Areas in Organization and Conflict, and Culture and Relationships)
|
No |
Capstone options: internship or alternate plan paper |
Minnesota State University, Mankato |
Online Master of Science in Communication & Composition
|
No |
Capstone options: internship or alternate plan paper |
Minnesota State University, Mankato |
Online Master of Science in Technical Communication
|
No |
Capstone course |
Mississippi College |
Online Master of Science in Integrated Communication
|
No |
Portfolio and convocation paper (Convocation Track) or thesis (Thesis Track) |
Mississippi College |
Online Master of Science in Healthcare Communication
|
No |
Portfolio and convocation paper (Convocation Track) or thesis (Thesis Track) |
Mississippi College |
Online Master of Science in Strategic Communication
|
No |
Portfolio and convocation paper (Convocation Track) or thesis (Thesis Track) |
Missouri State University |
Online Master of Professional Studies in Applied Communication
|
No |
Capstone experience, research project, or internship |
Missouri University of Science and Technology |
Online Master of Science in Technical Communication
|
No |
Comprehensive exam |
Morehead State University |
Online Master of Arts in Communication (General Program with Electives)
|
No |
Thesis and non-thesis options with graduate portfolio |
Murray State University |
Online Master's in Organizational Communication (MS or MA)
|
No |
Thesis plus comprehensive exam and oral defense (MA program) or comprehensive exam (MS program) |
National University |
Online Master of Arts in Strategic Communications
|
No |
Capstone project (digital, web-based portfolio) |
New Jersey Institute of Technology |
Online Master of Science in Professional and Technical Communication (MSPTC)
|
No |
ePortfolio capstone seminar and oral presentation |
Northeastern University |
Online Master of Science in Corporate and Organizational Communication (with Concentrations in Social Media, Public and Media Relations, Human Resource Management, Project Management, Leadership, and Cross-Cultural Communication (Social Justice or International Tracks))
|
No |
Capstone integrative experiential learning project or professional project |
Northern Arizona University |
Online Master of Arts in Communication
|
No |
Thesis or project options |
Northwestern University |
Online Master of Science in Integrated Marketing Communications Professional Program
|
No |
No capstone required |
Notre Dame of Maryland University |
Online Master of Arts in Contemporary Communication (General Program with Electives)
|
No |
Colloquium in contemporary communication project or additional coursework |
Ohio University |
Online Master of Arts in Organizational Communication
|
No |
Capstone project: comprehensive exam, applied research project, or thesis (students choose one option) |
Pace University |
Online Master of Arts in Communications and Digital Media (with Optional Concentrations in Digital Filmmaking and Media Production, and Social Media and Public Relations)
|
No |
Thesis or internship plus a comprehensive exam |
Park University |
Online Master of Arts in Communication and Leadership (with an Organizational Emphasis)
|
No |
Comprehensive exam and thesis or graduate project (with additional elective course) |
Penn State World Campus |
Online Master of Professional Studies in Strategic Communications
|
No |
Capstone project (strategic communications campaign) |
Point Park University |
Online Master of Arts in Communication Technology (with Concentrations in Social Media, and Applied Practices)
|
No |
Thesis or professional track requirement (project) |
Purdue University |
Online Master of Science in Communication (with Concentrations in Strategic Communication/Public Relations, Integrated Communication & Advertising, Communication and Leadership, and Health Communication)
|
No |
No thesis or capstone required |
Queens University of Charlotte |
Online Master of Arts in Communication (with Optional Specializations in Strategic Communication, and Organizational Communication)
|
No |
No thesis or capstone required |
Regent University |
Online Master of Arts in Communication (with Concentrations in Media & Arts Management & Promotion, Political Communication, and Strategic Communication)
|
No |
Capstone course: directed project, thesis, or internship (options vary by concentration) |
Rider University |
Online Master of Arts in Business Communication
|
No |
Capstone project |
Rutgers University |
Online Master of Communication and Media (with Specializations in Digital Media, Leadership Communication, and Public Relations)
|
No |
Capstone paper/project or e-portfolio course |
Sam Houston State University |
Online Master of Arts in Communication Studies (with Areas of Study in Gendered Communication, Health Communication, and Interpersonal and Family Communication)
|
No |
Comprehensive exam (no thesis option) |
South Dakota State University |
Online Master of Mass Communication
|
No |
Professional project or additional coursework with professional portfolio |
Southeastern Louisiana University |
Online Master of Arts in Strategic Communication
|
No |
Strategic communication capstone |
Southern New Hampshire University |
Online Master of Arts in Communication (with Optional Concentrations in New Media & Marketing, and Public Relations)
|
No |
Communication capstone course |
Southern Utah University |
Online Master of Arts in Professional Communication (General Program with Electives)
|
No |
Capstone options: thesis, professional project, or internship |
Spring Arbor University |
Online Master of Arts in Strategic Communication and Leadership
|
No |
Professional ePortfolio |
St. Bonaventure University |
Online Master of Arts in Communication (with Specializations in Content Marketing, Integrated Marketing Communications, and Public Relations)
|
No |
Capstone campaign or thesis and final defense |
State University of New York at Oswego |
Online Master of Arts in Strategic Communication (with a Specialization in Organizational Communication)
|
No |
Applied project or thesis |
Stephen F. Austin State University |
Online Master of Arts in Mass Communication (with Concentrations in Advertising and Public Relations, Journalism, and Broadcasting)
|
No |
Comprehensive exam (with 2 additional courses), thesis, or media project (students who choose the thesis or media project options take two fewer courses) |
Stevenson University |
Online Master of Science in Communication Studies (General Program)
|
No |
Thesis or communication project |
Syracuse University |
Online Master of Science in Communications (with Specializations in Strategic Communications, Journalism Innovation, and Media Management)
|
No |
Capstone project (strategic communications plan) |
Syracuse University |
Online M.S. in Communications Management
|
No |
Capstone project |
Temple University |
Online Master of Science in Communication Management (with Optional Certficates in Conflict Management and Dispute Resolution; Public Relations; and Strategic Communication and Cross-Cultural Leadership)
|
No |
Capstone project in communication management (paper) |
Texas State University |
Online Master of Arts in Technical Communication
|
No |
Thesis or Internship, and a portfolio comprehensive exam |
Texas Tech University |
Online Master's in Strategic Communication & Innovation
|
No |
Applied research project |
Texas Tech University |
Online Master of Arts in Technical Communication (with Areas of Emphasis in Composition, Writing, and Literacy Studies; Rhetorical Theory and Practice; and Technical Communication and User-Centered Design)
|
No |
Capstone course and portfolio or thesis |
Texas Tech University |
Online Master of Science in Agricultural Communications
|
No |
Thesis and non-thesis options (non-thesis option students must complete a comprehensive exam) |
The University of Alabama |
Online Master of Arts in Communication Studies (with a Specialization in Organizational Leadership)
|
No |
Capstone professional project and portfolio or comprehensive exam |
The University of Iowa |
Online Master of Arts in Strategic Communication
|
No |
Capstone project |
The University of Mississippi |
Online Master of Science in Integrated Marketing Communication
|
No |
Capstone course with professional project or thesis |
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill |
Online Master of Arts in Digital Communication
|
No |
Three part final project (non-traditional thesis) plus final examination |
The University of Oklahoma |
Online Master of Arts in Strategic Communication and Digital Strategy
|
No |
No capstone requirement (program is coursework only) |
The University of Tennessee at Martin |
Online Master of Arts in Strategic Communication
|
No |
Capstone professional project |
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville |
Online Master of Science in Communication and Information (with a Concentration in Strategic and Digital Communication)
|
No |
Project or Practicum |
The University of West Alabama |
Online Master of Arts in Integrated Marketing Communications (IMC)
|
Yes |
Thesis project and portfolio |
Troy University |
Online Master of Science in Strategic Communication
|
No |
Comprehensive exam and a strategic communication capstone course |
Union College |
Online Master of Science in Digital Marketing and Communications Management
|
No |
No capstone requirement |
University of Arkansas at Little Rock |
Online Master of Arts in Mass Communication (with a Mass Media Research Option, and a Professional Mass Media Option with Tracks in Multi-Platform Journalism, or Strategic Communication/Public Relations)
|
No |
Capstone: master's thesis (required for Mass Media Research option) or professional project (required for Professional Mass Media option) |
University of Arkansas at Little Rock |
Online Master of Arts in Professional and Technical Writing (Technical Concentration)
|
No |
Thesis or senior portfolio options |
University of Central Florida |
Online Master of Arts in English - Technical Communication
|
No |
Thesis, project or coursework (one additional course) |
University of Central Missouri |
Online Master of Arts in Communication (with an Applied Communication Option)
|
No |
Thesis or research paper |
University of Colorado Boulder |
Online Master of Arts in Corporate Communication
|
No |
No capstone requirement (program is coursework only) |
University of Delaware |
Online Master of Arts in Strategic Communication (with Optional Concentrations in Public Relations or Digital and Social Media)
|
No |
Capstone course with project |
University of Denver |
Online Master of Arts in Communication Management (with Concentrations in Learning and Development; Marketing Communication; Organizational Communication; Organizational Development; Public Relations, User Experience Strategy)
|
No |
Capstone portfolio or capstone project |
University of Findlay |
Online Master of Arts in Professional Communication (MAPC) (with Interdisciplinary Sequences in Applied Linguistics; Educational Technology; Environmental, Safety and Occupational Health Management Communication; Human Resource Management; Interpersonal Communication; Leadership; Marketing; Persuasive Communication; and Technical Communication)
|
No |
Capstone or thesis project |
University of Florida |
Online Master of Arts in Mass Communication with Concentrations in Audience Analytics, Digital Strategy, Global Strategic Communication, Political Communication, Public Interest Communication, Public Relations, Social Media, and Web Design
|
No |
Capstone project |
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign |
Online Master of Science in Health Communication
|
No |
Capstone project |
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign |
Online Master of Science in Strategic Brand Communication
|
No |
Capstone project (strategic brand communication plan) |
University of Kentucky |
Online Master of Science in Information Communication Technology (with Tracks in Health, Technology and Analytics, and Policy and Regulation)
|
No |
Research proposal with written paper and visual presentation |
University of Maryland Global Campus |
Online Master of Science in Strategic Communications
|
No |
Capstone communication campaign |
University of Minnesota Twin Cities |
Online Master of Science in Scientific & Technical Communication
|
No |
Final capstone course with professional project |
University of Nebraska-Lincoln |
Online Master of Arts in Journalism and Mass Communications (with Specializations in Integrated Media Communications (Advertising and Public Relations), and Professional Journalism)
|
No |
Capstone project (Professional Journalism specialization); capstone course (Integrated Media Communications specialization) |
University of North Texas |
Online Master of Science in Digital Communication Analytics
|
No |
Capstone course/project |
University of Southern California |
Online Master of Communication Management (with Areas of Focus in Marketing Communication, Strategic and Organizational Communication, Market Research and Analytics, and Communication Management Generalist)
|
No |
Practicum and project |
University of Wisconsin-Parkside |
Online Master of Arts in Professional Communication
|
No |
Thesis or capstone project |
University of Wisconsin-Stout |
Online Master of Science in Technical and Professional Communication (MSTPC)
|
No |
Field project or thesis |
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater |
Online Master of Science in Communication (with Optional Certificates in Health Advocacy Communication, Organizational Communication, Social and New Media, and Strategic Communication)
|
No |
Communication capstone, digital portfolio |
Utah State University |
Online Master of Technical Communication
|
No |
No thesis or capstone required |
Wake Forest University |
Online Master of Communications
|
No |
Capstone project |
Washburn University |
Online Master of Arts in Communication and Leadership
|
No |
Capstone project |
Washington State University |
Online Master of Arts in Strategic Communication
|
No |
Capstone course: comprehensive exam and professional online portfolio |
Washington State University |
Online Master of Arts in Health Communication and Promotion
|
No |
Capstone course: comprehensive exam and professional online portfolio |
Webster University |
Online Master of Arts in Advertising and Marketing Communications
|
No |
Capstone research project |
Webster University |
Online Master of Arts in Communications Management (Focus in Media and Organizational Communication)
|
No |
Capstone research project |
Webster University |
Online Master of Arts in Media Communications
|
No |
Capstone research project |
West Texas A&M University |
Online Master of Arts in Communication (with Specializations in Communication Studies and Media Management)
|
No |
Thesis or corporate communication research project |
West Virginia University |
Online Master of Arts in Corporate and Organizational Communication
|
No |
Final project |
West Virginia University |
Online Master of Science in Integrated Marketing Communications (with Specializations in Creative Strategy, Data Marketing Communications, Digital and Social Media, Healthcare Communications, Higher Education Marketing, and Public Relations Leadership)
|
No |
Capstone course (professional IMC campaign) |
West Virginia University |
Online Master of Science in Data Marketing Communications
|
No |
Capstone course (cohesive marketing communications campaign) |
West Virginia University |
Online Master of Science in Digital Marketing Communications
|
No |
Capstone course (digital marketing communications campaigns) |
Western New England University |
Online Master of Arts in Communication (with a Concentration in Public Relations)
|
No |
Thesis or independent study project |