Professional Communication and Digital Media Arts (M.S.)
Arts and Sciences Hall
CHDCM@shu.edu
shu.edu/academics/m-s-professional-communication-and-digital-media-arts.html
Program Code: EC_COPF_MS
The M.S. in Professional Communication and Digital Media Arts program will benefit students interested in developing digital, interpersonal, media-related, and organizational skills, including recent graduates, who have completed an undergraduate degree in communication, media studies, or a related field; or professionals seeking career advancement who are already working in the communication or media industries; individuals interested in switching careers.
- Accelerated pace: This in-person, 30-credit program allows for a specialized mentorship focus where students will benefit from one-on-one collaborations with scholars and professionals in the field.
- Career-focused: This M.S. is ideal for individuals who want to advance their career in the areas of public relations, health communication, sports media, not-for-profit, organizations, advertising, marketing, training and development, entrepreneurship, and corporate communication.
- S.T.E.M-designated: As part of their studies, students will engage in the development, examination and innovative application of digital technologies that alter the ways in which we articulate our thoughts, interact with one another, acquire knowledge, and perceive and engage with the world around us.
Admissions Requirements
To be considered for admission, applicants are required to submit the following materials:
- Online application and application fee
- Resume/Curriculum vitae
- Personal statement (up to 550 words, about two pages)
- Official transcript(s) from all institutions attended - including pre- and post-baccalaureate coursework
- GRE or Miller Analogies Test (MAT) official score report (waivers available for qualified applicants)
- Letters of recommendation (2)
International applicants are welcome. Please review program website for supplemental requirements.
Curriculum Requirements
The Master of Science in Professional Communication requires 30 credits distributed as follows:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| COMM 7220 | Design & Prod Effective Presen | 3 |
| COMM 7507 | Leading Org Diversity | 3 |
| COMM 7762 | Strategic Communication and Organizational Designs | 3 |
| COMM 7778 | Special Topics | 3 |
| COTC 7110 | Communication Research | 3 |
| COMM 8000 | Communication Research Methods | 3 |
| COMM 8500 | Communication Portfolio | 3 |
| or ARMS 7800 | Internship | |
| COMM 8201 | MS Project I | 3 |
| COMM 8202 | MS Project II | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Total | 30 | |
Plan of Study
Requirements for the program are outlined in the "Requirements" tab of this Catalogue. This Planner tab offers a sample semester-by-semester model schedule which accounts for historical course availability. For timely completion of the program, students must routinely meet with their assigned academic adviser to carefully plan their schedule based on available courses.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| First Semester | Hours | |
| COMM 7778 | Special Topics | 3 |
| COMM 7507 | Leading Org Diversity | 3 |
| COTC 7110 | Communication Research | 3 |
| Elective * | 3 | |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| COMM 8201 | MS Project I | 3 |
| Hours | 3 | |
| Third Semester | ||
| COMM 7220 | Design & Prod Effective Presen | 3 |
| COMM 7762 | Strategic Communication and Organizational Designs | 3 |
| COMM 8000 | Communication Research Methods | 3 |
| COMM 8202 | MS Project II | 3 |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Fourth Semester | ||
| COMM 8500 or ARMS 7800 |
Communication Portfolio or Internship |
3 |
| Hours | 3 | |
| Total Hours | 30 | |
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