Sacred Heart University

What you'll study

The curriculum focuses on building advanced skills to create, edit, translate and disseminate information across platforms ethically and responsibly. Students work in small classes (typically 10–15 students) and develop a digital portfolio demonstrating competence with current media technologies. The programme offers experiential learning through internships, access to production studios and professional development opportunities such as Public Relations Student Society of America membership.

Entry requirements

Progression into the MA requires successful completion of the bachelor’s degree and meeting programme-specific guidelines. One explicitly stated requirement is a minimum cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0. Dual-degree students retain access to undergraduate advisers and faculty resources while completing the bachelor’s portion.

Career prospects

Graduates are prepared for roles that demand strategic communication skills across evolving media platforms. Typical career paths include public relations, social media management, brand strategy, advertising, and corporate or strategic communications, among other communications-focused positions.

Scholarships & funding angle (general)

Participating in a 4+1 dual-degree can reduce overall cost compared with entering a separate graduate programme and removes the need for late-stage graduate applications. Students have institutional advising and student-club networks to help identify internships and funding opportunities while enrolled.