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