Master of Communications (MAcom)

The Master's program in Communications is a professional degree program designed to relate theory and practice. It is aimed at several constituents, including: current media practitioners who seek to enhance their professional skills and advance to a new position or new organization, those working outside of the defined communications industry who seek to develop their understanding of the communications process to excel in their profession, and those seeking the skills and knowledge to pursue a new career in communications. While this is a professional program, the foundations in research and theory offered also equip the graduate to pursue doctoral studies in the field.

This 30 credit Master's is a hybrid program, blending onground courses with select online offerings for increased flexibility. A required core of classes provides foundations in communication research, theory, and ethics. Students select one of three tracks to pursue a specialization in health communications, environmental communications, or strategic communications. These tracks provide depth in defined content areas to cultivate expertise and provide necessary skills and knowledge relevant to the specialization.