Admission Announcement
As of February 10, 2026, we have paused admission for our Public Relations Certificate program and will not be accepting applications for Fall 2026.
Emerson College’s hybrid Public Relations graduate certificate program consists of a 16-credit curriculum, 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 648 | Public Relations | Online in the spring semester only | 4 |
Electives Course Sampling (12 credits, choose 3 courses)
| Number | Course | Modality | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 609 | Political Communication | In-person in the fall semester only | 4 |
| CC 624 | Campaign Management | Online | 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 631 | Event Planning | In-person in the fall semester only | 4 |
| CC 633 | Sports, Culture and Society | In-person | 4 |
| CC 640 | User Experience Design | Online | 4 |
Note: Class offerings are subject to change by semester.