COLLEGE OF THE ARTS
AND COMMUNICATION

COMMUNICATION DEPARTMENT

Graduate

Progressive. Professional. Personalized.

The Master of Arts in Professional
Communication
At William Paterson University

Enhance your marketability and communication skills with our comprehensive, dual-track curriculum that includes both Corporate & Strategic Communication and New Media and Professional Writing. 


          

 Personalize your curriculum with an array of dynamic, professional, integrated communication courses such as Integrated Communication, Strategic Public Relations Management and Writing for Digital Media. Enjoy seminars and workshops presented by senior-level executives in media, government, corporate and non-profit industries in our Professional Seminar.

Our M.A. in Professional Communication is designed to provide future industry leaders with the skill set to navigate complex communications dynamics within the global marketplace.  

Our program is specifically designed for students and working professionals who seek to achieve a compelling and advanced role in a corporate communication or media setting. 

Who Should Apply?

  • Recent graduates looking to develop a unique combination of communication skill sets in order to more successfully enter the workforce
  • Working professionals seeking advancement in business and communication fields including public relations management, integrated communication, corporate and strategic communication, news media and professional writing

Program Highlights

Students in the integrated 30-credit program may specialize in one of the Program’s two tracks:  Corporate & Strategic Communication or New Media & Professional Writing and will follow a core curriculum of Integrated Communication, Communication Ethics, Survey in Professional Writing and a comprehensive Master Projectin which they may research, design, problem-solve and execute a comprehensive strategic marketing communication campaign based on real-world issues or scenarios.  The project may include a practicum experience at a New Jersey or New York corporation. 

Dynamic Program electives include Technology and Integrated Communication, Leadership, Website Creation, The Press and Global Society and the popular Crisis and Reputation Management.

Class times are flexible and adaptable to hectic work schedules.  All courses are taught by experienced faculty members who have senior-level experience in global communication industries, major media networks and large, successful marketing and public relations firms.   PCOM faculty are also widely published in a range of business and scholarly journals as well as a variety of integrated media platforms.   Our faculty utilize their vast network of executive contacts to help place students in meaningful practicum, internship and professional opportunities.