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 Communications Studies (MA) Webinar
September 16, 2025, 11:00 a.m. EDT
Join us for a virtual Communication Studies (MA) webinar! During this session, we will dive into our Political Communication, Sports Communication, and Public Relations programs. Ask questions, connect with faculty and admissions staff, and get an in depth look at these three programs, their application process, life at Emerson, and more. We can’t wait to see you there!
Graduate Communications Studies (MA) Webinar
September 16, 2025, 11:00 a.m. EDT
Join us for a virtual Communication Studies (MA) webinar! During this session, we will dive into our Political Communication, Sports Communication, and Public Relations programs. Ask questions, connect with faculty and admissions staff, and get an in depth look at these three programs, their application process, life at Emerson, and more. We can’t wait to see you there!
Destination Graduate School: Emerson College Overview
September 17, 2025, 12:00 p.m. EDT
Ready to take the next step in your academic journey at Emerson? Join us for a virtual Graduate Admission Overview! During this session, you'll get the opportunity to ask questions, hear from our admissions counselors, and learn more about Emerson College's diverse graduate programs, our vibrant community, our admissions process, and so much more.
We can’t wait to see you there!