Emerson College’s Political Communication hybrid graduate certificate program requires 16 credit hours, offered over four courses. Housed in the School of Communication, the program can be completed in as little as two semesters.
Courses
Required Course (4 credits)
| Number | Course | Modality | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| CC 609 | Political Communication | In-person in the fall semester only | 4 |
Electives Course Sampling (12 credits, choose 3 courses)
| Number | Course | Modality | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| CC 608 | Public Affairs | In-person in the fall semester only | 4 |
| CC 645 | Research Methods & Practice | In-person in the spring semester only | 4 |
| CC 651 | Speech Writing, Persuasion, & Propaganda | In-person in the spring semester only | 4 |
| CC 652 | Emerging Communication Technology | Online in the fall semester only | 4 |
| CC 623 | Public Diplomacy | In-person | 4 |
| CC 624 | Campaign Management | Online | 4 |
| CC 626 | Crisis Communication | In-person | 4 |
| CC 630 | Sports Communication | In-person in the fall semester only | 4 |
| CC 636 | Negotiation and Group Process | In-person | 4 |
| CC 643 | Global Communication | In-person | 4 |
| CC 631 | Event Planning | In-person in the fall semester only | 4 |
| CC 633 | Sports, Culture and Society | In-person | 4 |
| CC 648 | Public Relations | In-person in the spring semester only | 4 |
| CC 637 | Organizational Communication | In-person in the fall semester only | 4 |
Note: Class offerings are subject to change by semester.