Strategic Communication, M.S.
Program Curriculum
Course and Capstone Requirements
The program comprises two sections, a 12-credit core of foundational courses and 18-21 credits of advisor-approved directed electives. A capstone experience consisting of Plan A (6-credit Thesis) or Plan B (Comprehensive Examination) or Plan C (Special Project) is required for graduation.
Core Courses
COMM 500 Introduction to Graduate Studies in Communication 3 Credits
COMM 503 Research Methods in Communication 3 Credits
COMM 501 Theories of Human Communication within an Organizational Context 3 Credits
or
COMM 505 Persuasive Communication 3 Credits
COMM 504 Campaign Monitoring and Evaluation 3 Credits
or
COMM 507 Campaign Planning 3 Credits
or
COMM 510 Public Opinion Research 3 Credits
or
Directed Electives (General Track)
COMM 450 Communication Skills for Training and Development 3 Credits
COMM 451 Environmental Communication 3 Credits
COMM 454 Communication and Social Change 3 Credits
COMM 506 Case Studies in Public Relations 3 Credits
COMM 508 Public Relations Writing Strategies 3 Credits
COMM 522 Corporate Communication 3 Credits
COMM 539 Advanced Public Relations and Social Media 3 Credits
COMM 543 Intercultural Communication 3 Credits
COMM 562 Communication and Relationship Management 3 Credits
COMM 585 Special Topics 3 Credits
Please note: COMM 501, COMM 504, COMM 505, COMM 507, COMM 510 and/or COMM 511 can also count as directed electives.
With advisor approval, students may also select up to two courses offered by other CCSU graduate programs, to count as directed electives.
Directed Electives (Online Track)
COMM 454 Communication and Social Change 3 Credits
COMM 506 Case Studies in Public Relations 3 Credits
COMM 508 Public Relations Writing Strategies 3 Credits
COMM 522 Corporate Communication 3 Credits
COMM 539 Advanced Public Relations and Social Media 3 Credits
COMM 543 Intercultural Communication 3 Credits
COMM 562 Communication and Relationship Management 3 Credits
Please note: COMM 501, COMM 504, COMM 505 and/or COMM 510 can also count as directed electives in the online track.
With advisor approval, students may also select up to two online courses offered by other CCSU graduate programs, to count as directed electives.
All courses listed above (with the exception of COMM 507) have been or will be offered online by Fall 2018, the planned start date for this online track.
Capstone
Plan A:
Plan B:
Comprehensive Examination
or
Total Credit Hours: 33
To complete degree requirements, students have the option of a thesis (Plan A) or a comprehensive examination (Plan B) comprised of a written exam followed by an oral exam or a Special Project (Plan C). Programs will be designed jointly by the departmental advisors and the students to provide the greatest educational and career opportunities.