M.A. in Communication with a Concentration in Strategic Public Relations and Social Media - Thesis Track (CO.SPR.TT.MA)

Course List
Code	Title	Credits
Requirements (30 credits)
CO-501	Communication Theories for Professional Life	3
CO-502	Research Methods for Professional Life	3
CO-503	Graduate Foundations in Communication	3
CO-504	Principles of Public Relations	3
CO-511	Integrated Digital Marketing and Public Relations	3
CO-526	Advanced PR Strategy for Digital Age	3
Capstone: Select Thesis or Project:
CO-691	Communication Thesis Proposal	3
or CO-693	Communication Project Proposal
CO-692	Communication Thesis	3
or CO-694	Communication Project
Electives:
Select 6 credits of Communication (CO): ¹		6
CO-592	Interactive Storytelling with Data
CO-507	Organizational Communication
CO-508	Presentational Communication: Design and Delivery
CO-509	Communication, Culture, and Community
CO-510	Global Communication and Public Relations
CO-516	Public Relations and Fundraising for Nonprofits
CO-520	Communication Ethics
CO-527	Crisis Communication
CO-561	Message Construction: Audio, Video and Web
CO-565	Special Event Planning and Promotion
CO-595	Graduate Internship in Communication
Communication 500-Level Independent Study
Total Credits		30

Possession of a baccalaureate degree with an overall minimum 3.0 GPA.
Two letters of recommendation. Letters from current or former professor recommended. If these are unavailable, letters may be sought from current colleagues, or a current or recent supervisor.
Personal essay of not more than 750 words that describes your preparation for study in the program and personal objectives for graduate study.
Digital and/or hard copy portfolio of select samples of work, including a writing sample, that demonstrates initiative and achievement in academic, professional, and/or community settings.
Résumé.