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Curriculum

The 40 credit hour M.A. in Global Communication includes:

Required Core Courses ( 18 credit hours)

• Theories of Mediated Communication (SMPA 202)
• Strategic Political Communication (SMPA 204)
• Media and International Relations (SMPA 210)
• Research Methods (SMPA 241)
• International Politics (PSC 240)
• Survey of International Economics (ECON 280)

Areas of Specialization (Choose one area; 9 credit hours)

Global Issues:

• Conflict and Conflict Resolution
• U.S. National Security Policy and Process
• Communication and Information Technology in International Affairs
• Global Health
• International Economic Affairs
• International Development
• International Law and Organizations
• U.S. Foreign Policy

Regional Fields:

• Asian Studies
• European and Eurasian Studies
• Middle Eastern Studies
• Latin American and Hemispheric Studies

Skills Courses (Four, 1 credit skills courses)

• Developing Communication Strategies
• Public Speaking
• Formal Briefing
• Cross Cultural Communication
• Introduction to Editing
• Negotiating Skills
• Op-Ed Writing Skills
• Writing for International Affairs Professionals
• Media Relations
• Designing and Evaluating Websites
• Basic Video Production

Electives ( 6 credit hours)

Electives may consist of courses relating to international affairs or communication, with approval of the program director.

Global Communication Capstone Course ( 3 credit hours)

The global communication capstone course aims to enhance your ability to produce professional-quality analyses of current issues involving communication and international affairs. It will test your ability to address a policy problem using the analytical, research, writing, and other professional skills you have acquired during your course of study.

Foreign Language Proficiency

Completion of the M.A. in Global Communication requires a demonstrated oral and reading proficiency in a modern foreign language. 

Last updated: 02.14.08