{"id":635,"date":"2025-05-22T20:46:38","date_gmt":"2025-05-22T20:46:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/graduate\/?page_id=635"},"modified":"2025-08-26T09:49:13","modified_gmt":"2025-08-26T13:49:13","slug":"masters-communication","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/graduate\/masters-communication\/","title":{"rendered":"MA Communication"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-mu-hero has-chevron-background  hide-gradient has-narrative\" style=\"--hero-desktop-image-position: 40% 30%; \">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"hero-media\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"3863\" height=\"2578\" style=\"object-position: 47.32875% 41.2125%\" src=\"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/graduate\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1219\/2025\/07\/iStock-Communicaiton.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/graduate\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1219\/2025\/07\/iStock-Communicaiton.jpg 3863w, https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/graduate\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1219\/2025\/07\/iStock-Communicaiton-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/graduate\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1219\/2025\/07\/iStock-Communicaiton-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/graduate\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1219\/2025\/07\/iStock-Communicaiton-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/graduate\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1219\/2025\/07\/iStock-Communicaiton-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/graduate\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1219\/2025\/07\/iStock-Communicaiton-2048x1367.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/graduate\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1219\/2025\/07\/iStock-Communicaiton-150x100.jpg 150w\" class=\"wp-image-4718\" alt=\"\" loading=\"eager\" fetchpriority=\"high\" ><\/div>\n\t\t\t<h1 class=\"hero-title title page-title\"><strong>MA in Communication<\/strong><\/h1>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"hero-text \"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"hero-buttons\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"hero-narrative\"><p class=\"bottom-text\">Master the art of communication and prepare for specialized leadership and creative roles in organizations of all kinds.\u00a0<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"brackets\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"brackets-upper\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"brackets-lower\"><\/div>\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t \n\n<nav class=\"breadcrumbs\" aria-label=\"Breadcrumbs\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/\" class=\"home\"  >Home<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/graduate\/\" class=\"\"  >Graduate Studies<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/graduate\/programs\/\" class=\"\"  >Graduate Programs<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/graduate\/masters-communication\/\" class=\"\"  aria-current=\"page\"  >Communication (MA)<\/a><\/nav>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group content-and-navigator is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group 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class=\"child\"   ><span>Teaching &#8211; Elementary and Secondary (MAT)<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group content-top is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-right is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-fd526d70 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p>Jump To<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-in-page-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"#contact\">Program Contact<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group programdetails has-chevron-background has-white-color has-shadow-blue-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-f0567dd772397e8419d344a15797f680 is-layout-constrained 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href=\"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/graduate\/admissions-counselors\/\">Contact Admissions<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"program-overview\"><strong>Program Overview<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<p>There are more ways to reach audiences and individuals than ever before. In today\u2019s fast-paced, interconnected world, expert communicators and storytellers have never been in more demand.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you\u2019re a recent undergraduate looking to continue your education or a working professional looking to advance your career, an MA in Communication from Monmouth University will boost your skills and knowledge. With an innovative curriculum, a wide array of electives, and opportunities for real-world learning, you\u2019ll get to personalize your education to meet your professional goals.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our location in West Long Branch, New Jersey\u2014just about an hour from the bustling metros of New York City and Philadelphia\u2014gives you access to exciting internship and career opportunities with major media and entertainment companies, top PR and digital marketing firms, and life-changing nonprofit agencies and organizations.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"career-outcomes\"><strong>Career Outcomes<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Nearly every company in every industry has a need for savvy communicators. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the demand for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/media-and-communication\/public-relations-specialists.htm#tab-8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">public relations managers<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/management\/advertising-promotions-and-marketing-managers.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">marketing managers<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/business-and-financial\/meeting-convention-and-event-planners.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">event planners<\/a> are all expected to grow faster than the average occupation through 2033.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our alumni work as writers, journalists, editors, producers, designers, project managers, educators, researchers, and more in field such as:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Public relations\/media relations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fundraising and development<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Digital marketing and advertising<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Journalism and media<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Event planning<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Government and community relations&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"ma-in-communication-degree-requirements\"><strong>MA in Communication Degree Requirements<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Your MA in Communication will include core courses, electives, and, optionally, a graduate thesis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mu-accordion\"><details><summary><span class=\"acc-header\"><strong>Core Requirements&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/strong><\/span> <\/summary><div class=\"int-wrapper\">\n<p>All graduate communication students will complete foundational courses, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Graduate Foundations in Communication<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Communication Theories for Professional Life<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Research Methods for Professional Life&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>View full degree requirements and course descriptions at <a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.monmouth.edu\/graduate-catalog\/wayne-d-mcmurray-humanities-social-science\/communication\/\">the graduate catalog<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mu-accordion\"><details><summary><span class=\"acc-header\"><strong>Additional Courses &amp; Electives&nbsp;<\/strong><\/span> <\/summary><div class=\"int-wrapper\">\n<p>Customize your communication master\u2019s degree by choosing 15-21 additional credits of graduate-level courses. Recent courses have included:&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Organizational Communication<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Presentational Communication: Design and Delivery<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Crisis Communication<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Message Construction: Audio, Video and Web<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Public Relations and Fundraising for Non-Profit<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Integrated Digital Marketing and Public Relations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Special Event Planning and Promotion&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Graduate Internship in Communication<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mu-accordion\"><details><summary><span class=\"acc-header\"><strong>Thesis and Non-Thesis Track Options: Graduate Research Opportunities<\/strong><\/span> <\/summary><div class=\"int-wrapper\">\n<p>In a <strong>non-thesis track<\/strong> you have six additional elective credits to further develop your skill set. If you opt for a <strong>thesis<\/strong> <strong>track<\/strong>, you\u2019ll have a chance to produce original research or complete a communication capstone project under the guidance of a faculty mentor.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"application-overview-amp-requirements\"><strong>Application Overview &amp; Requirements<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s an overview of the admissions process for our master&#8217;s degree in communication:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mu-accordion\"><details><summary><span class=\"acc-header\"><strong>Admissions Criteria &amp; Application Requirements<\/strong><\/span> <\/summary><div class=\"int-wrapper\">\n<p><strong><strong>To be considered for admission:<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A four-year baccalaureate degree with a:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>minimum 3.0 overall GPA<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>minimum 3.0 GPA in the undergraduate major<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Your application must also include:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Resume<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Two letters of recommendation for graduate study. Letters from current or former professors preferred. If these are unavailable, letters may be sought from references in a professional capacity.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Personal essay of up to 750 words that describes your professional and academic goals and how a graduate degree will help you reach them<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Digital or hard copy portfolio of select samples of work (such as writing samples, presentational decks, and media samples)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull differentiators has-chevron-background has-shadow-blue-background-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-side-brackets has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-0ff9709c508bb89a1dfa87dd43920333\" id=\"why-monmouth-for-your-ma-in-communicationnbsp\"><strong><strong>Why Monmouth for Your MA in Communication? <\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns whymonmouth is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-white-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-icon icon \" ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"fill: var(--wp--preset--color--shadow-blue)\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 360 360\"><path d=\"m174.336 55.568 39.325-2.089.424 7.99-39.324 2.088zM55.469 61.49l.424-7.989 39.325 2.089-.425 7.989zM115.72 55.99h38.64v8h-38.64zM236.888 59.022l39.04-5.167 1.05 7.93-39.04 5.168zM114.45 108.12l-10.22-5.67v193.8l2.92 1.75a56.46 56.46 0 0 0 53.8 1.49l5.77-3v-194l-10.22 5.67a44.22 44.22 0 0 1-42.05-.04Zm40.27 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Curriculum<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<p>Choose electives that match your career interests, whether it\u2019s digital media, interactive storytelling, or PR.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-white-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-icon icon \" ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"fill: var(--wp--preset--color--shadow-blue)\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 360 360\"><path d=\"M212.76 283.89h-61.18v-10.34c0-17.87-6.54-34.9-18.42-47.96-11.38-12.52-17.49-28.74-17.2-45.68.29-17.08 7.14-33.22 19.29-45.45 12.15-12.23 28.24-19.19 45.32-19.59 17.98-.44 35 6.26 47.86 18.82 12.87 12.57 19.95 29.39 19.95 47.38 0 16.63-6.19 32.53-17.44 44.77-11.73 12.76-18.19 29.71-18.19 47.71v10.34Zm-52.18-9h43.18v-1.34c0-20.26 7.3-39.37 20.56-53.8a57.015 57.015 0 0 0 15.07-38.68c0-15.54-6.12-30.08-17.24-40.94-11.12-10.86-25.81-16.61-41.36-16.26-14.74.35-28.64 6.36-39.15 16.94-10.5 10.57-16.43 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id=\"learn-by-doing\"><strong><strong><strong>Learn by Doing<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<p>Gain practical experience through coursework with real-world clients, capstone projects, and independent research.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile is-style-bracket\" style=\"grid-template-columns:57% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"http:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/graduate\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1219\/2025\/05\/Tuition-and-Financial-Aid-checkerboard-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"Shot of a garden with a large fountain in the middle, red pedals and green leaves abounding\" class=\"wp-image-764 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/graduate\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1219\/2025\/05\/Tuition-and-Financial-Aid-checkerboard-1024x682.jpg 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class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/tuition\/graduate\/\">Cost &amp; Tuition<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-in-page-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/finaid\/graduate-aid\/grants-and-scholarships\">Graduate Student Financial Aid<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull testimonial has-shadow-blue-background-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignfull is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-center has-white-color has-shadow-blue-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-267847bf5592bcbc9e783008ed59432d\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"892\" 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I have learned first-hand the vital role communication plays in collaboration\u2026 I have amassed a wealth of invaluable experience through my Monmouth University education which I am able to translate into this important work.\u201d<\/p><cite>Tiffany McClary (Director of Communications &amp; Marketing, New Jersey State Library)<\/cite><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull programfaculty has-grey-background-background-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" id=\"contact\">\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"program-facultynbsp\"><strong>Program Faculty <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Our MA communication faculty members have a wide range of academic expertise and career experiences. 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class=\"subject-col\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"nameAndTitle\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/directory\/profiles\/dickie-cox\/\">Dickie Cox, M.F.A.<\/a><\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"bioText\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"title\">Graduate Director, Master\u2019s in Communication;<br>Associate Professor;<br>Advisor, HawkInteractive;<br>Advisor, eSports Club<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"email\"><a href=\"mailto:rcox@monmouth.edu\" title='Email Dickie'>rcox@monmouth.edu<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"phone\"><a href=\"tel:(732) 571-4429\">732-571-4429<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"grad-ad-col\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"title\">Graduate Admission<\/h3>\n\t\t\t<p><a href=\"tel:+17325713452\">732-571-3452<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t\t<p><a href=\"mailto:gradadm@monmouth.edu\">gradadm@monmouth.edu<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mu-people 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