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Message and data rates may apply. REQUEST INFO Duration 2 years Cost per Credit $825 Credit Hours 30 Program Benefits Ranked among the Top 50 in College Factual’s 2021 Best Colleges for Communication & Media Studies. Our customizable curriculum and accelerated courses offer a quick pathway to advancement. FAQS REQUEST INFO Develop Strategic Communication Practices for the 21st Century With a Master of Arts in Strategic Communication from UD, you’ll enhance your ability to develop persuasive messages using theories of communication, digital content creation skills and industry-specific techniques utilized in today’s emerging media. Graduate ready to enter and advance in several leading-edge communication careers. We offer two specialization options in Public Relations or Social Media, or the ability to customize your electives to match your career goals. Pursue Growing Communication Careers with Confidence Whether you’re early in your career or an experienced professional, UD’s program equips you with the skills you need for advancement in expanding opportunities. Media and communication occupations will add about 46,200 new jobs in the U.S. through 2029.1 Demand for media and communication occupations is driven by the rising need to create, edit and disseminate innovative messages through a variety of different platforms.1 MORE ABOUT CAREERS Choose from Two Specializations or Build Your Own Digital and Social Media Set yourself apart with skills in managing enterprise-level digital and social media, reaching your target audiences with precision and using data analytics to measure and improve your impact on goals for businesses, organizations and nonprofits. Public Relations Learn to develop a public relations campaign and persuasive messaging, including the writing of press releases, features, profiles, public service announcements and more. Join this growing field on behalf of nearly any organization. Customized Degree Option If you’re interested in a particular selection of electives to match your career goals, the online Master of Arts in Strategic Communication allows you to select any five elective courses. Curriculum Admission Requirements Tuition & Aid Adaptable to Your Unique Path Accelerated 7-week Courses Study with Expert Faculty You can complete the online Master of Arts in Strategic Communication in as few as 2 – 3 years with full-time study, or finish part-time as your schedule allows. The program couples core communication courses with a set of five flexible courses, which allows you to customize your degree from your own combination of electives or one of two specializations. Choose from topics including: Crisis Communication Public Relations Writing Reputation Management Social Media and Communication CURRICULUM DETAILS What You’ll Learn In the online Master of Arts in Strategic Communication from UD, you’ll study the principles, theories, research practices and ethics of strategic communication. Then, you can specialize your skill set for the communication career you’re aiming for. Program Outcomes After completing the program, students will be able to: Develop a deeper understanding of strategic communication and acquire the skill set necessary to apply what they learn in the professional world. Design and implement research for their organizations. Design, implement and evaluate communication campaigns. Deliver recommendations for the future of projects and issues they may face in their careers. Write for multimedia with a professional audience in mind. Analyze and evaluate competitors’ strategic communication efforts. Faculty Spotlight TARA L. SMITH, M.S., APR DIRECTOR, M.A. IN STRATEGIC COMMUNICATION PROGRAM Tara L. Smith, M.S., APR, is the director of the M.A. in Strategic Communication program and a full-time instructor for the University of Delaware’s Department of Communication. She teaches and advises public relations undergraduates and strategic communication graduate students. Tara is also founder of Tara Lynn Communications, an independent public relations consultancy. Full Bio About Our Expert Faculty In this program, you’ll learn from faculty with extensive education and industry experience. They are available to you for one-on-one support as you work through your communication courses and aim for ideal career opportunities. What it’s Like to Study Online We pride ourselves on teaching and innovation, so you’ll encounter an advanced digital curriculum delivered by experts. Knowledgeable staff members are available to answer questions by phone, chat and email, and you can access technical support 24/7. UD ONLINE STUDENT EXPERIENCE Answers to Common Questions We’ve provided answers to the most commonly asked questions about UD’s online programs. If we missed anything, you can get in touch with a knowledgeable admissions counselor by phone at (844) 237-1338. How fast can I complete the online Master of Arts in Strategic Communication? Does the online M.A. in Strategic Communication accept transfer credits? If so, how many? What are the start dates for the strategic communications program throughout the year? Does the online M.A. in Strategic Communication offer specializations? 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