Build on the broad knowledge and critical skills you have already developed as a liberal arts or social sciences major. Develop specialized professional skills to prepare you for leadership positions in strategic media communications in a wide range of industries. You will have a balanced blend of courses in multimedia technology, media convergence, advertising, public relations and more to give you a visible professional edge in today's communications-driven global society. 

Program Highlights

• Focuses on a balance between skills training and theory. 
• Provides students with professional skills that give them a visible edge in the job market and makes them an indispensable asset to any business, organization, or institution. 
• Students develop expertise in public relations, advertising, social media and campaign planning and execution. 
• Allows students expand their horizons as socially responsible members of the global society. 
• Designed to accommodate full-time or part-time students.
• Graduate assistantships and internships available. 

Program Distinctions

• Faculty have extensive professional and international experience along with their academic credentials. 
• Students have access to state-of-the-art media technology and computer labs. 
• Hands on experience is available at St. Cloud State's 24-hour radio station, student newspaper, and an HD television station.

Student Organizations

• Graduate Student Organization
• American Advertising Federation
• Public Relations Student Society of America
• Society of Professional Journalists

Application Deadlines