Online Master of Arts in Strategic Communication
Overview
Department: School of Communication
Specializations/Concentrations: Cognate Areas in Strategic Social Media, Health and Crisis Communication, and Leadership Communication
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: Program can be completed in 18-24 months
Start Dates: Fall, Spring and Summer admission
Curriculum and Graduation Requirements
Credits Required: 30 credit hours (11 courses)
Thesis Required: No
Capstone Options: Capstone project
Example Courses: Introduction to Graduate Study in Communication; Applied Methods of Communication Research; Applied Communication Theory; Strategic Social Media; Social Media Metrics and Analytics; Crisis Communication; Health Communication; Leadership and Communication; Communication in Organizations
Admission Requirements
Application Requirements: Bachelor's degree in communication or a closely related field; statement of purpose
GPA Requirements: Minimum GPA 2.50
Testing Requirements: GRE not required
Tuition Costs
Estimated Tuition*: ~$18,000 + fees (resident); ~$18,030 + fees (non-resident)
Cost per Credit Hour: $600 per credit hour (resident); $601 per credit hour (non-resident)
State Authorizations: Program accepts students from all 50 states
