MA in Media & Strategic Communication

The M.A. in Media and Strategic Communication blends analytical and applied skills, giving students a grounding in the media's function and influence. The most comprehensive strategic communication program in the heart of Washington, D.C., the M.A. prepares students to achieve advocacy goals in today's fast-paced media environment.

This program is geared toward aspiring media and political communication experts who want to learn how to implement campaigns, create compelling and succinct messaging, and perform data analysis. The flexible curriculum allows students to focus their studies on sustainability, science, public health, peacebuilding, or other public affairs issues. Students also have the opportunity to pursue a certificate in Documentary Filmmaking as part of the program.

The School of Media and Public Affairs (SMPA) is a trailblazer in political communication, journalism, and media. As the only school of its kind in the capital of politics and media, SMPA excels at bringing Washington into the classroom. The SMPA community benefits from access to an extensive network, events with political and media leaders, and a prime location to explore the interplay of media and politics.

In an era of dramatic change and information overload, we provide the skills, theory, ethics, and experience necessary to communicate effectively and inspire change. Our faculty members are top academics and professionals in their fields, bringing extensive experience and knowledge networks into the classroom and beyond. Our graduates are leaders in advocacy, politics, business, and journalism and our students engage the world around them through internships and access to decision-makers, community leaders, and power brokers.