MA/MS in Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication

This master's program prepares students to oversee how an organization speaks to the public with a clear strategy. Public relations emphasizes counseling and managing relationships, and advertising blends management with creative persuasion. The curriculum is split evenly between core courses and electives. Learning outcomes include applying communication theory, carrying out audience research and weighing the ethical and legal dimensions of public communication. Students complete a total set of quarter hours published in the catalog. The program is offered through DePaul University, and its catalog entry sets out the required courses, learning outcomes and application steps. Prospective students should review that page and speak with an advisor to plan how the degree fits their goals and prior coursework.