Master of Arts in Strategic Communications and Public Relations

Allow your skills to shine with the cutting-edge training you need to succeed in corporate communications, public relations, and strategic multimedia production.

At Sacred Heart, we pair theory and practice in a master’s program that provides essential communications knowledge and exciting, hands-on experience. Through this program, you will:

• Gain the advanced skills needed to communicate effectively across a variety of media platforms

• Learn to plan, create and distribute multimedia content

• Acquire skills that will help you succeed in various segments of the media industry, including corporate communications, public relations, social media, advertising, broadcasting, entertainment television and film

• Develop a theoretical, historical and practical understanding of the fields of strategic communication, media studies and public relations

• Study the ethical and social responsibilities that come with being a professional communicator

• Develop the technical skills necessary to create and implement strategic communication campaigns, events and presentations

• Enhance your communication, time management, teamwork, problem solving, planning, organizing and leadership skills

• Complete an internship and capstone project