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)

Selected to complement the background and interests of the individual student, courses composing the focus areas may be offered through the Elliott School or SMPA, as well as other departments at GW.

Global Issues
Regional Fields

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

More information about skills courses.

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