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Fall entry: July 1
Spring entry: November 1
Applications will continue to be accepted and considered for admission as long as seats remain in the cohort.
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Fall entry: July 1
Spring entry: November 1
Applications will continue to be accepted and considered for admission as long as seats remain in the cohort.
Students who have taken graduate coursework elsewhere can transfer up to six credits into the MComm program.
Cost consists of program tuition (cost per credit times number of credits) as well as any applicable University and degree-specific fees.
The MComm a hybrid program, blending on-ground courses with select online offerings for increased flexibility.
Students may select one of three tracks to pursue a specialization in: Health Communication, Environmental Communication, or Strategic Communication. Tracks consist of nine credits. All students round out their program of study with six credits of electives.
Our accelerated program allows students to focus on what really matters to employers in the field. They develop practical, specialized, current skills that serve them well in health education, sustainable communication, social marketing, and many more careers.
—KATHERINE CRUGER, Ph.D., program director
Chatham offers a 20% tuition reduction through its partnerships with selected employers in the Pittsburgh area.
Learn MoreA limited number of research, special project, and teaching assistantships are available to help defray the cost of tuition while allowing you to earn valuable, hands-on experience. These assistantships are in the form of tuition remission and will reduce your final tuition bill. Please contact your admission counselor to learn more.
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