MA in Communication
MA in Communication
The MA in Communication offered by DEREE - The American College of Greece is a professional degree program designed to prepare both aspiring and practicing communication specialists to plan, implement and assess communication strategies in private, public and non-profit settings.
The purpose of this program is to create a new generation of competent communication professionals by integrating theory with practice, thus meeting local and global demands for communication knowledge. The program aims to:
The MA in Communication starts in September and February each year and can be completed in 10 months on a full-time basis. Part-time study options are also available and are tailored to the individual needs of working students. The MA in Communication Graduate Program coordinator helps each student develop a schedule that best fits their needs. Classes typically meet between Monday and Thursday from 6-9 pm.
Student Profile
The MA in Communication is designed for two groups of participants:
Unique Features of the Program
The distinctive feature of this program is its strong emphasis on the integration of communication theory and practice. In pursuing the MA in Communication students will be given the opportunity to develop a rounded and reflective approach to communications strategy and practice via the application of innovative models and techniques in a variety of real-world settings. Our faculty members combine practical experience with academic preparation in helping students become skilled communication experts as well as successful PR counselors and strategists.
A State of the Art Curriculum:
This program reflects the latest developments in the field and incorporates new communication areas while maintaining the curricular and educational standards of top American and European graduate programs. Courses are annually reviewed and updated to ensure that they are current, relevant and applicable to private corporations, not-for-profit organizations, and public relations agencies.Learning by Doing:
One of the most important educational objectives of the program is to help students develop a variety of communication skills which can be readily transferred to the real world. Through project work, case study analysis, and portfolio building, students are encouraged to apply theory to actual data and employ problem solving approaches.
Learning Support:
Students will learn to apply a number of communication models and techniques in completing their projects. A variety of software tools will be used to enrich the educational experience; students will be encouraged to use the multimedia and Mac labs.Specific Job Relevance:
Graduates from the MA in Communication will be readily able to work for domestic and international companies and organizations as strategic employees at any management level. Their destination is normally in communication, public relations, corporate branding, or marketing divisions, where they may have full responsibility for planning strategic communication with internal and external stakeholders.
Program Outcomes (Details)
Designed to provide a broad academic qualification and combining a theoretical framework with a practical orientation, the MA in Communication:
Program Overview (Details)
To be awarded the MA in Communication, students must complete 10 courses (30 credits), which include five core courses, four elective courses and a capstone project. Depending on the choice of elective courses, students have the option to specialize in one of two concentration areas as specified below. Each course is scheduled for a minimum of 36 hours of direct classroom teaching and 3 hours of final assessment. All classes are held weekday evenings from 18:00-21:00 to permit students to continue to work while studying.
Core Courses (5 Courses required):
CN 6001 Public Relations Strategy
CN 6002 Advanced Media Writing and Techniques
CN 6006 Applied Communication Research Methods
CN 6007 Strategic Corporate Communication
CN 6010 The Media of Mass Communication
Capstone Course (One Course required):
CN 6012 Capstone Project
Elective Courses (4 Courses required as specified by concentrations below)
1. General Communication (4 electives from the following list)
2. Concentration: Public Relations (4 electives from the following list)
3. Concentration: Corporate Communication (4 electives from the following list)
Admissions Criteria (Details)
The following are required of all Graduate School applicants:
Candidates are also required to attend an interview with the respective Graduate Program Coordinator. The Graduate Program Coordinators will review an application upon submission of all required documentation to the Office of Admissions.
There is no application fee.
Transfer applicants should refer to the section entitled "Transfer Students". Non-degree applicants should refer to the section entitled "Degree and Non-Degree Students".
Evidence of Proficiency in English
All candidates must provide evidence of proficiency in the English language by submitting one of the following:
Note: DEREE College graduates and graduates from other accredited English language institutions are not required to submit evidence of Proficiency in the English language.
Applicants presenting a TOEFL score should arrange to have the test results sent directly to the Office of Admissions by the Educational Testing Service (ETS). The College's Institution Code Number is 0925. TOEFL scores are valid for two years.
Letters of Recommendation
Each applicant for admission must submit two letters of recommendation. At least one of the references must be from an academic source. One letter from an employer is highly recommended for MBA candidates. A letter from a family member or a friend is not admissible.
Conditional Admission
Applicants who do not meet the minimum criteria may be admitted to the program on conditional status if the Graduate Program Coordinators perceives other strengths in their application (e.g., strong research or relevant work experience, or other outstanding achievements during the applicant's undergraduate experience). In such cases, applicants will be expected to complete the requirements of the conditional admission within a specified period of time. Failure to complete these requirements will result in notification of dismissal by the Dean of the Graduate School. Students who have potential but lack the necessary prerequisites may be offered conditional admission and will be required to successfully complete preparatory courses, prior to being fully admitted.
Interview
Once a complete application package has been submitted, the Office of Admissions will contact the applicant to arrange an on-campus interview with the respective Graduate Program Coordinator.
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