With the dual degree program, you’ll earn a bachelor’s degree and your Master of Arts in strategic communication & public relations in just five years.
At Sacred Heart University, Strategic Communications & Public Relations (SCPR) students can earn their bachelor's and master's degrees in just five years on a seamless track. Dual degree students are guaranteed admission to the Master of Arts in Strategic Communication & Public Relations program provided they continue, as undergraduate students, to meet program-specific criteria to progress into graduate program enrollment. Our Strategic Communication & Public Relations graduate program prepares students to excel in the communications profession with leading faculty, hands-on experience and access to more than 100 nonprofit organizations, high profile companies and media outlets in the tri-state area.
Students in our Strategic Communication & Public Relations program benefit from a hands-on learning experience with award-winning faculty at Frank & Marisa Martire Center for the Liberal Arts and small class sizes of 10-15 students. Throughout the program, students will have a variety of professional development opportunities, including a Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) membership; internship opportunities and access to world-class production studios. By graduation, students will have completed a digital portfolio, demonstrating highly skilled communication and advanced training in the latest media technologies to potential employers. Graduates of this program are well prepared to create, edit, translate and disseminate information through different platforms in an ethical and socially responsible manner.
As undergraduates, students have an academic adviser, as well as other faculty and counseling resources to help them stay on track and progress toward their graduate degree. Industry-specific events and student clubs are also available for undergraduate students to become more deeply involved in their graduate field.
Students who participate in dual degree programs may save on tuition costs from a separate graduate program.
When you take advantage of the dual degree program, your spot in graduate school is already reserved. There’s no need for last-minute applications to graduate schools during the final months of senior year.
Demand for media and communication occupations is predicted to remain strong, with continuing demand to create, edit, translate and disseminate information across a variety of evolving platforms. The dual degree in strategic communications & public relations is ideal for students seeking careers in:
Students must meet program-specific guidelines to progress through the dual degree program and enroll in the SCPR program.
For additional information for prospective first-year students, contact:
Undergraduate Admissions
203-371-7880
enroll@sacredheart.edu
For additional information for current dual degree students, contact:
Graduate Admissions
203-365-7619
gradstudies@sacredheart.edu
