Strategic Communication, MS

The Master of Science in Strategic Communication program provides a comprehensive foundation for a successful career in a wide range of communication fields. The program combines the foundational theories of effective communication with practical application to make an impact in a constantly changing communication landscape. Students may also choose to take courses leading to an emphasis in Information Technology Law and Policy, or Social Media Management.

Admission Requirements

Applicants seeking admission to the Master of Science degree in Strategic Communication must submit a sample of writing, which could be a recent research paper or professional communication publication. With approval of the advisor, a student may complete up to six hours in cognate courses.

University Requirements:

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Program Requirements:

STCM 6033 - Communication Regulations and Policy Sem. Hrs: 3
OR
MDIA 6423 - Media Entrepreneurship Sem. Hrs: 3
COMS 6053 - Quantitative Research Methods Sem. Hrs: 3
STCM 6253 - Audience Market Analysis Sem. Hrs: 3
STCM 6263 - Advertising Account Management Sem. Hrs: 3
STCM 6303 - Seminar in Strategic Communications Sem. Hrs: 3
STCM 6533 - Strategic Communication Management Capstone Sem. Hrs: 3

Communication electives:

Select 12 hours from COMS or STCM courses. Sem. Hrs: 12
Students may also choose up to six hours of approved cognate electives.
(Students who have taken a 4000-level of a course may not take the 5000-level for graduate credit.)

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Strategic Communication, MS

Admission Requirements

University Requirements:

Program Requirements:

Communication electives:

Sub-total: 30

Total Required Hours: 30

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Strategic Communication, MS

Admission Requirements

University Requirements:

Program Requirements:

Communication electives:

Sub-total: 30

Total Required Hours: 30