As a student in Newhouse’s online master’s in communications program, you will gain expertise in writing, storytelling and digital media — and keep pace with the evolution of the media landscape.
Core Courses
The curriculum is a part-time, 33-credit program that can be completed in as few as 15 months. You’ll take the following five core courses that will provide you with a foundation in key communications topics:
Introduction to Digital Communications: Use case studies to evaluate and analyze the use and impact of digital communications technologies.
Multimedia Storytelling: Write, design and produce short fiction and nonfiction stories using digital media techniques.
Social Media for Communicators: Examine the strategic use of digital and social media platforms and tools for professional communication purposes.
Media Law: Study critical issues in media law — including libel, privacy, fair trial/free press and obscenity.
Digital Communications Systems: Receive an introduction to the strategic digital communications systems that help professionals select audiences, deliver appropriate content and capture data.
Three Areas of Specialization
During the program you will also choose from three specializations that will help you tailor your education and align with what drives you. These specializations are:
Strategic Communications:Explore strategies and principles that lead to successful advertising and public relations campaigns.
Journalism Innovation: Write and produce stories for online media outlets and explore how to leverage the latest trends in media.
Media Management: Learn to lead diverse teams across a wide range of media platforms and use new media tools like data analysis and market research.