About the Graduate Public Relations Program
Historically named the first communication program in the United States, Emerson College’s on-campus Public Relations MA program teaches you to analyze, communicate with, and gain meaningful insight into communities, cultures, institutions, and lifestyles, while supporting your audience’s beliefs and values.
Housed in the School of Communication’s Department of Communication Studies, our flexible program offers you the opportunity to gain real-world experience by conducting public opinion polls and organizational social media audits, formulating crisis communication plans, writing speeches, and creating digital content. By investigating the ways in which different types of messaging can engage and persuade, you will leave the program with the skill set and strategic insight required to be a compelling advocate for better business practices, improved policies, and social justice.
Program Highlights
- Earn up to 4 Advanced Standing Credits for your professional work experience, allowing you to expedite your degree completion by applying your working knowledge toward your degree
- Full-time and part-time options available
- Courses are offered in the evening to fit your schedule
- No GRE requirements to apply
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4+1 Bachelor’s to Master’s Program
Our Public Relations MA program is available to current Emerson undergraduate students who are interested in pursuing a master’s degree in just one additional year. For more information, visit our 4+1 MA in Public Relations page.
Events
Graduate Admission Virtual Open House 2025
June 2, 2025, 1:00 p.m. EDT
Are you ready to take the next step in your academic journey at Emerson? Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to connect directly with faculty and admissions counselors about our diverse graduate programs:
Digital Communication Leadership
Journalism and Media Innovation
Marketing
Political Communication
Popular Fiction Writing and Publishing
Public Relations
Publishing and Writing
Sports Communication
Strategic Marketing Communication
Theatre Education & Applied Theatre
Event Highlights:
Interactive Sessions: Engage in direct conversations with faculty and students about your program of interest.
Live Q&A: Get your questions answered in real time by our admissions counselors.
Program Insights: Gain a deeper understanding of the curriculum, opportunities, and career paths available in each program.
Application Fee Waiver: All attendees will receive a code to waive the application fee.
This is a fully interactive virtual event. Please ensure your camera and microphone are enabled to make the most of this engaging experience. We look forward to meeting you and helping you explore the possibilities our graduate programs have to offer. See you there!