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Discover the benefits of earning your MA in Strategic Communication & Public Relations from Sacred Heart University.
Allow your skills to shine with the cutting-edge education you need to succeed in strategic communication. Pair theory and practice in a master’s program that provides essential communication knowledge and exciting, hands-on experience.
Students in Sacred Heart’s strategic communication & public relations (SCPR) program acquire the skills and knowledge to succeed in various segments of the communication industries. With the guidance of award-winning scholars and media professionals, students build the advanced skills to communicate effectively across media platforms in an ethical and socially responsible manner.
Additional program features:
Discover the benefits of earning your MA in Strategic Communication & Public Relations from Sacred Heart University.
Delivered in a hybrid format, the SCPR curriculum is designed so full-time students can complete their degree in one year by attending class two nights a week. Part-time students graduate in two years and only attend class one night a week.
Students apply to the Bachelor’s-Master of Arts in Strategic Communication & Public Relations (SCPR) Dual Degree Program as an incoming freshman and are admitted directly into the graduate program at the same time as your admission as an undergraduate student. Students are encouraged to reach out to your admissions counselor to discuss dual degree options.
Through this program, you will learn to plan, create and distribute multimedia content while developing a theoretical and practical understanding of the field. Additionally, you will:
SCPR students complete an internship and gain valuable experience while receiving academic credit for their learning experiences. Sacred Heart’s close proximity to the New York City/Tri-State Region strategically positioned in the heart of the creative corridor gives students the opportunity to work at high profile companies and nonprofit organizations. These valuable internships allow students to build meaningful industry connections and professional résumés while earning their degree.
Strategic communication and public relations is an industry on the rise. The U.S. Department of Labor has predicted that employment opportunities for managers, specialists, content producers, event planners and media trainers will grow between 12% and 33% by 2022, and skilled communicators are needed to fill these positions. Projected growth for employment in media and communication occupations between 2019 to 2029 will result in about 46,200 new jobs. Demand for media and communication occupations is expected to rise from the need to create, edit, translate and disseminate information through a variety of different platforms.
Graduates of the program are prepared for careers in:
SCPR students receive a MacBook Pro laptop running the latest Apple and Adobe software and their coursework includes training with platforms that have become the industry standard. Students take ownership of their laptop when they graduate.
The SCMA program is housed in the Frank & Marisa Martire Center for the Liberal Arts, a $50 million, 120,000-square-foot world-class facility offering unparalleled resources. Students have access to media production studios and interactive laboratories designed to advance the skills and knowledge students need for the global marketplace. The Dr. Michelle C. Loris ’70 Forum and media theater are wired to our control rooms via fiber optic cable, enabling students to produce professional multi-camera, live-streamed programs with live audiences.
SCPR graduate students receive a PRSSA membership. PRSSA offers students professional development, networking opportunities, internship and job listings and news on the latest industry trends.
The SCPR faculty is comprised of award-winning scholars and media professionals.