Communications, MS

Contact:

Joel Kaplan
Interim Faculty

Director
(315) 443-1429
jkkaplan@syr.edu

Kelly Lux

Associate Director

(315) 443-2366

kalux@syr.edu

Faculty:

Amy Falkner; Barbara Fought; William Jasso; Dennis Kinsey; Stephen Masiclat; Kevin O’Neill; Dan Pacheco; Adam Peruta; David Rubin; Brian Sheehan; David Sutherland; Corey Takahashi; James Tsao

Description:

The online M.S. in Communications offers an in-depth study and experience with digital systems, strategies, and emergent trends critical, along with foundational knowledge in media law, applied research, theory and practice essential for successful leadership in the changing media industry. The program is intended for students with bachelor’s degrees and/or backgrounds in media and communications, journalism, public relations, advertising, media business management, and related fields. Students may choose from three secondary focus tracks: Journalism Innovation, Public Relations, and Advertising.

Part-time study:

This is an online program that may be completed on a full-time or part-time basis.

Student Learning Outcomes in Communications

Students in the Communications Master’s program are expected to achieve the following educational goals:

Identify the principles and laws associated with free speech and press for the US, as well as compare the American system of freedom of expression with others around the world, including the right to dissent, to monitor and criticize power, and to assemble and petition for redress of grievances.
Apply theories and concepts of design and visual communication to the use and presentation of images and information.
Conduct research and/or evaluate information by methods appropriate to the communications professions.
Write correctly and clearly in forms and styles appropriate for the communications professions, audiences and purposes they serve.
Apply tools and technologies appropriate for the communications professions in which they work.
Demonstrate proficiency in tactical application of insights driven by research.

Requirements: Core Courses (18 Credits)

The online M.S. in Communications is a 33-credit hour program (ten 3-credit online courses and 3 credit hours of residencies).

ICC 602 - Introduction to Digital Communications 3 credit(s)
COM 617 - Multimedia Storytelling 3 credit(s)
ICC 612 - Digital Communications Systems 3 credit(s)
COM 627 - Social Media for Communicators 3 credit(s)
COM 698 - Media Law 3 credit(s)
ICC 606 - Applied Research in Content Management 3 credit(s) or
ADV 609 - Advertising and Public Relations Research Design 3 credit(s) or
PRL 609 - Advertising and Public Relations Research Design 3 credit(s)

Secondary Tracks (Complete One Track, 9 Credits)

Courses are listed in the order they should be taken.

Communications, MS

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Student Learning Outcomes in Communications

Requirements: Core Courses (18 Credits)

Secondary Tracks (Complete One Track, 9 Credits)

Advertising

Public Relations

Journalism Innovation

Capstone (3 Credits)

Residencies (3 Credits)

Total Credits: 33