Online Master of Arts in Strategic Communication

Overview
Department: The Graduate College
Websites: Department and Program

Program Format
Structure: Online program with no required campus visits
Instruction Methods: Program uses asynchronous instruction
Campus Visits Required: No
Program Length: Accelerated program is designed to be completed in 1 year
Start Dates: Summer and Fall admission

Curriculum and Graduation Requirements
Credits Required: 30 credits (10 courses)
Thesis Required: No
Capstone Options: No capstone requirement
Example Courses: Persuasive Communication; Organizational Communication; Communication Training and Development; Communication for Leadership and Management; Ethics and Crisis in Strategic Communication; Strategic Communication Campaigns

Admission Requirements
Application Requirements: Bachelor's degree; statement of purpose
GPA Requirements: Minimum overall undergraduate GPA of 2.75 or minimum GPA of 2.75 in last 60 hours of undergraduate degree
Testing Requirements: GRE not required

Tuition Costs
Estimated Tuition*: ~$15,014 + fees
Cost per Credit Hour: $500 per credit hour

State Authorizations: Program accepts students from all 50 states

*Estimated tuition is calculated by multiplying the cost per credit hour by the number of credits required to graduate. It does not include fees or other expenses. Estimated tuition costs last updated 10/23/2026.