About the Graduate Political Communication Certificate Program
Polish your communication skills and enhance your political career with Emerson College’s graduate Political Communication certificate program. You’ll learn skills for executing campaign leadership, social media, and content strategies and gain experience with speech writing and crisis communication planning.
Housed in the School of Communication’s Department of Communication Studies, the program is designed for working professionals. Courses are offered in the evening with a blend of in-person and online courses, allowing you the flexibility to manage your schedule.
Program Highlights
- Perform audience analysis pertaining to specific publics
- Develop speeches integral to strategic messaging campaigns
- Understand the importance of campaign strategies and tactics as they pertain to specific publics
- Create strategic messaging that targets the public through traditional communication channels, digital communication assets, and social media platforms
- Develop research skills in polling, focus groups, and surveys
- Formulate and deliver political narratives and storytelling utilizing traditional and emerging social media
- Courses offered in the evening to fit your schedule
- No GRE requirements to apply
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Upcoming Events
Graduate Program Director Meet and Greet: Political Communication
October 27, 2025, 12:00 p.m. EDT
Join us for a pop-up information session! During this informal, 30-minute event, you'll get the chance to meet Dr. Mary Anne Taylor, Political Communication's Graduate Program Director, and Sarah Duffett, Political Communication’s admissions counselor. Pop in, ask questions, and learn more about Communication Studies at Emerson.
Experience Emerson Live: Sports & Politics as Pop Culture
November 3, 2025, 5:00 p.m. EDT
Join us for a virtual glimpse into Emerson’s Sports Communication and Political Communication Program! During this session, you’ll have the chance to put yourself into the shoes of an Emerson grad student. Learn more about the unexpected ways in which Sports and Politics collide, not just in our curriculum at Emerson, but in the world. Graduate Program Director Dr. Mary Anne Taylor will lead the conversation, and admissions staff will be on hand to answer any questions you might have about the program or the application process. We can’t wait to see you there!
Graduate Application Overview
November 12, 2025, 12:00 p.m. EDT
What does it take to apply to graduate school? Join us to learn more about the process of applying to Emerson's graduate programs! Members of the admission team will be available to explain application requirements, answer your questions, and offer insider tips into the graduate school application process. We can’t wait to see you there!
Graduate International Student Information Session
November 13, 2025, 1:00 p.m. EDT
Join us for an international student information session! Staff from Graduate Admissions and the Office of International Student Affairs (OISA) will be available to explain application requirements for international students, funding opportunities, the F-1 Visa process, life at Emerson, and so much more.