College of Arts & Sciences

M.A. in Strategic Communication

The Master of Arts in Strategic Communication requires 36 credits distributed as follows:

I. 15 credits in corporate communication coursework, including
the following required courses:

 COMM 6000
 Writing for the Organization and the Client
 3
 COTC 6100
 Introduction to Organizational Communication 
 3
 COST 7220
 Effective Presentations
 3
 COMM 8190
 Masters Project
 3
 COTC 7110
 Communication Research
 3

II. 21 credits in Communication program electives.

The online MASCL Program
The MASCL is a cohort-based, online program which is completed in twenty months. Students enter the program and join a cohort of peers with whom they complete the program. The program consists of 5 Modules (6 credits each) covering topics such as leadership, organization culture, leadership and organizational communication, diversity and globalization and strategic communication planning, as well as three weekend skills oriented residencies (2 credits each) in New Jersey.

The Dual Master’s Degree Program: M.A. in Corporate and Public Communication/M.A. in Diplomacy and International Relations

The dual degree program combines advanced skills in communication with in-depth knowledge of international relations to prepare professionals to meet the challenges of strategic communication in an increasingly complex global environment. Applicants for a dual degree program must be accepted separately to each program, either at the time of initial enrollment or during the first semester of study.

Course Requirements:

Diplomacy and International Relations (21 credits)

 DIPL 6000
 International Relations Theory
 3
 DIPL 6001
 Politics of Cultural and Ethnic Pluralism
 3
 DIPL 6002
 International Organizaitons
 3
 DIPL 6105
 International Political Economy
 3
 DIPL xxxx
 Diplomacy Electives
 3

Communication (21 credits)

 COMM 6000
 Writing for Organization and Client
 3
 COTC 6100
 Organizational Communicaiton
 3
 COTC 7200
 Effective Presentations
 3
 COTC/COMM  Electives 12

Research, Capstone, and elective courses (15 credits)

 DIPL 6310
 COTC 7110
 Research Methods
 3
 DIPL 6311
 COTC 8190
 Research Project
 3
 DIPL 7111
 Internship  3
 Free Electives
   6

57 Total Credits Required
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