Communications, MS

Contact:

Joel Kaplan
Acting Program Director
(315) 443-2366
jkkaplan@syr.edu

Faculty:

Amy Falkner; Rochelle Ford; Barbara Fought; William Jasso; Hua Jiang; Dennis Kinsey; Stephen Masicla; Kevin O’Neill; Dan Pacheco; 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.

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)

Secondary Tracks (Complete One Track, 9 Credits)

Courses are listed in the order they should be taken.

Communications, MS

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Part-time study:

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