The curriculum will encompass a broad range of theoretical and
historical studies in understanding the development of global
communication structures and world information and communication
order, leadership models and practice, communication and democratic
governances, legal institutions, and social conflicts. In
addition, the course of study will examine the functions, roles and
operations of various media and their interrelationship with public
policy and ultimately human flourishing.
The curriculum is designed to offer a broader and deeper
understanding of international communication issues, making
it especially appealing to professionals working in NGOs
[non-governmental organizations], INGOs [international
non-governmental organizations], and international relations
organizations, and students obtaining undergraduate degrees
in various fields including communications, political science,
business, economics, marketing, and in disciplines in the
humanities.
Degree Plan: Thesis Option
A - Required Courses (18 cr.)
Theories and Processes of Communication
Media and Communication Research Methodology
Media, Communication and Public Policy
Media, Culture and Society
International Communications
International Communications and Global Development
B - Electives (9 cr.)
International Public Relations
International Advertising
Crisis Communication
International Film Studies
Design for Print and Web in Global Media
Communication and New Media: Building Community
C - Internship (3 cr. = 150 hrs.)
D - Thesis/Project (6 cr.)
Degree Plan: Non-Thesis Option
A - Required Courses (18 cr.)
Theories and Processes of Communication
Media and Communication Research Methodology
Media, Communication and Public Policy
Media, Culture and Society
International Communications
International Communications and Global Development
B - Electives (15 cr.)
International Public Relations
International Advertising
Crisis Communication
International Film Studies
Design for Print and Web in Global Media
Communication and New Media: Building Community
C - Internship (3 cr. = 150 hrs.)