Strategic Communication MA - Juris Doctorate JD
Program Details
- Location
- Akron Campus
- Level
- graduate
- Academic Pathway
- joint
- Degree/Program Type
- MA Master of Arts
- Format
- In-person
- Course Info
- Curriculum Guide
- College
- Buchtel College of Arts & Sciences (BCAS)
- School/Department
- School of Communication
Program Contact
- Andrea Meluch, Ph.D.
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Graduate Coordinator & Associate Professor
330-972-5189
Overview
The Juris Doctor/Master of Strategic Communication program combines advanced study in law and communication, allowing you to pursue both degrees simultaneously.
Build communication expertise alongside your legal education through coursework in areas such as social media strategy, health and crisis communication, organizational leadership, political communication and communication research. This interdisciplinary preparation can help you pursue careers where legal knowledge, strategic thinking and effective communication come together, including public relations, consulting, advocacy, community organizing, health care and politics.
Admissions Requirements
Meet the general requirements for admission to the School of Graduate Studies.
Hold a bachelor's degree in Communication or a closely related area with a grade point average of 2.5 or better.
Statement of purpose.
International applicants must meet the requirements of the School of Graduate Studies at The University of Akron to demonstrate their English language proficiency.
Admission decisions will be based on a student's academic credentials and the ability to explain why they would like to pursue a professional online M.A. in Strategic Communication and their potential to succeed in an online environment.
Career Outcomes
Graduates are prepared for careers that combine legal knowledge with strategic communication skills across corporate, nonprofit, government and community settings. Career paths may include public relations, social media strategy, consulting, advocacy, community organizing, health care communication and politics.