MA in Communication Technology

The rapid evolution of digital communication technologies has dramatically impacted the essential knowledge and skills required to carve out and advance a communications professional or scholar's career. This innovative Master of Arts program - offered on-campus or fully online - prepares students to embrace technology - and technological change - as an essential part of their professional portfolio.

The 36-credit program prepares students to excel in technology-driven communication fields, including multimedia, graphic design, and digital journalism. Graduates will be well-positioned to pursue careers in the business, government, and non-profit sectors that deal with new media production, e-publishing, marketing, public affairs, education, and professional training. They will also engage in communication technology analysis and research or seek admission to doctoral programs.

School of Communication - Professionally Designed. That's the Point. With Downtown Pittsburgh as your campus, you are surrounded by opportunities. Learn beyond the confines of a classroom to gain practical knowledge and professional experience. Our creative and career-focused environment, unique curriculum, and connected faculty prepare you for success.

At Point Park, Pittsburgh's only Downtown university, you'll engage in a more active, more real, more professional education. You'll have professors who teach from their own real-world experience when you pursue a degree from among more than 100 undergraduate, master's, and doctoral programs that we offer.