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.