Johns Hopkins University Krieger School of Arts and Sciences Master of Arts in Communication 1717 Massachusetts Ave. NW - Suite 101 Washington, DC 20036 US   Phone: 1-202-452-1940 Fax: 1-202-452-1970   At a Glance Program Requirements Tuition & Financial Aid Institution Overview Important Dates Upcoming Events Degrees: Program Format: Master's M.A.-Communication-General; M.A.-Communication-Public and Media Relations; M.A.-Communication-Political Communication; M.A.-Communication-Health Communication; M.A.-Communication-Digital Technologies; M.A.-Communication-Corporate and Non-Profit Communication On Campus   The MA in Communication combines practical and applied knowledge with the theory and science of communication. Professional classes engage students, tackling real-life communication issues, developing usable communication skills, and building a strong portfolio. Industry experts bring real-world lessons, experience, and context to the classroom. Classes are geared towards working adults and are offered in the evenings at our Washington, D.C. Center. Students may choose to pursue a concentration in one or two areas. Political Communication: Addresses issues from campaign strategies to running a press office to influencing public policy. Courses include public affairs, campaign communication, crisis and issues communication, and ethnic politics. Public and Media Relations: Covers everything from advertising to social marketing to budgeting and executing a comprehensive communication campaign. Courses include public relations, media relations, crisis and issue communication, and ethnic marketing. Health Communication: Considers effective public information campaigns, how to design campaigns about health, what demands are placed on communications specialists during an emergency, and how drug companies promote drugs. Courses include developing health communication campaigns, health psychology and persuasion, crisis and issue communication, and social marketing. Digital Technologies: Addresses privacy, ethics, technological advances, globalization, and other topics that have become increasingly important in the changing media environment. Courses include history of communication technology, internet strategies, digital security, digital content, and digital rights management. Corporate and Non-Profit Communication: Examines the components of communication in an organizational context. Students study how managers communicate with staff, how businesses and nonprofits communicate with the media, and how to advertise and market to potential consumers and donors.     Accreditation Information: Middle States Association of Colleges and Universities  # Of Credits Required:   Time To Degree:     Previous Degrees Bachelor's degree or higher with a GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale in the applicant's studies. (Relevant work experience can also be considered.)  Pre-Requisite Courses International Student Requirements International students must submit TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) scores and a "course-by-course" credential evaluation of your undergraduate transcript performed by an outside evaluation service.  Requirements Qualifying Exam: None Required Minimum Exam Score: GPA or Equivalent: 3.0 English Proficiency: Yes Research Competency: Clinical Internship:   Work Experience Volunteer Experience Publications Experience Foreign Language Requirement Other Requirements Two letters of recommendation that verify professional and/or academic accomplishment.    Cost Per Credit Hour: $   Tuition:   Financial Aid Offered:       # of Students Enrolled Full Time: 5427  # of Students Enrolled Part Time: 8061  Average GPA:   Average Test Scores:   Charge Per Credit: $1130  Annual Full Time Avg Institution Tuition:   Financial Aid Offered: Yes  Average Work Experience:   Specializations:   # of Terms Per Year: Semester  Placement Percentage:   Historically Black:   Religious Affiliation: Not applicable