Our 36-credit Political Communication (MA) is incredibly versatile—complete it part-time or full-time, from one to three years. Courses are offered primarily in the evening, allowing working professionals to participate in our program and leaving time for students to participate in internship and networking opportunities.
Curriculum
Core Requirements (24 credits)
| Number | Course | Modality | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| CC 608 | Public Affairs | In-Person | 4 |
| CC 609 | Political Communication | In-Person | 4 |
| CC 645 | Research Methods & Practice | In-Person | 4 |
| CC 651 | Speech Writing, Persuasion, & Propaganda | In-Person | 4 |
| CC 652 | Emerging Communication Technology | Available Online in Fall Semester Only | 4 |
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CC 692 or CC 699 |
Capstone or Thesis* |
In-Person | 4 |
*CC 699 Thesis Option requires 8 credits; total of core is increased to 20 credits.
Elective Courses (12-credits)
| Number | Course | Modality | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| CC 623 | Public Diplomacy | Available Online in Fall Semester Only | 4 |
| CC 624 | Campaign Management | Available Online in Fall Semester Only | 4 |
| CC 626 | Crisis Communication | In-Person | 4 |
| CC 636 | Negotiation and Group Process | In-Person | 4 |
| CC 643 | Global Communication | In-Person | 4 |
| CC 604 | Strategic Planning and the Managerial Process | In-Person | 4 |
| CC 621 | Content Development & Strategy | In-Person | 4 |
| CC 628 | Entrepreneurship and Creative Problem Solving | In-Person | 4 |
| CC 632 | Sports as Soft Power | In-Person | 4 |
| CC 633 | Sports, Culture and Society | In-Person | 4 |
| CC 640 | User Experience Design | Available Online in Summer Semester Only | 4 |
| CC 655 | Project Management and Communication | In-Person | 4 |
| CC 690 | Internship in PR | In-Person | 4 |
| CC 695 | Seminar in PR | In-Person | 4 |
| CC 697 | Directed Study | In-Person | 4 |