Master of Arts in Applied Communication Studies - Public Relations

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

The graduate program in applied communication studies provides students with a broad curriculum, designed to prepare them to be leaders across an array of communication professions. Students will deepen their understanding of communication principles, concepts and theories, as well as their ability to analyze, generate and apply communication research. This program is offered through the Department of Applied Communication Studies in the College of Arts and Sciences. Students in the Department of Applied Communication Studies are encouraged to engage in experiential learning opportunities through internships, independent studies and application-based projects. This specialization provides students with a broad curriculum, grounded in theory, research and application, and is designed to enhance the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary for further development as leaders of the public relations profession. Students in this specialization have numerous opportunities to examine and apply public relations strategies and tactics pertaining to a variety of business and nonprofit settings. The specialization prepares students with various career goals, including students who want to update their knowledge and skills as they advance on a public relations industry professional career track and students who intend to pursue a doctoral degree after completing their master's.

College of Arts and Sciences