Overview

Strategic Communication and Public Relations from Sacred Heart University students can earn their bachelor's and master's degrees in just five years on a seamless track.

Key facts

Dual degree students are guaranteed admission to the Master of Arts in Strategic Communication & Public Relations program provided they continue, as undergraduate students, to meet program-specific criteria to progress into graduate program enrollment. Our Strategic Communication & Public Relations graduate program prepares students to excel in the communications profession with leading faculty, hands-on experience and access to more than 100 nonprofit organizations, high profile companies and media outlets in the tri-state area.

Students in our Strategic Communication & Public Relations program benefit from a hands-on learning experience with award-winning faculty at Frank & Marisa Martire Center for the Liberal Arts and small class sizes of 10-15 students. Throughout the program, students will have a variety of professional development opportunities, including a Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) membership; internship opportunities and access to world-class production studios. By graduation, students will have completed a digital portfolio, demonstrating highly skilled communication and advanced training in the latest media technologies to potential employers. Graduates of this program are well prepared to create, edit, translate and disseminate information through different platforms in an ethical and socially responsible manner.

As undergraduates, students have an academic adviser, as well as other faculty and counseling resources to help them stay on track and progress toward their graduate degree. Industry-specific events and student clubs are also available for undergraduate students to become more deeply involved in their graduate field.

Programme Structure

To obtain additional information about the program, we kindly suggest that you visit the programme website, where you can find further details and relevant resources.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

More details

Applications received thereafter will be considered within our Regular Decision plan

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Fairfield, United States

Disciplines

Communication Studies Public Relations View 1451 other Bachelors in Communication Studies in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Official scholastic records from all secondary schools and college/universities attended
One letter of recommendation
All students who wish to receive academic credit for coursework taken at a foreign university will have to provide a course-by-course evaluation issued by WES, ECE, FIS, TEC or by any other accredited organization listed on NACES. In addition to the course-by-course evaluation, an official description of each university course must be provided in English. The following will be considered an acceptable document:
Certified translation of the course description/syllabus;
English version of the course description issued by the university.

For all non-native English speakers, an official score report of one English language proficiency examination—or acceptable waiver—is required.
Copy of your passport, specifically the page(s) containing your identification data and signature of bearer

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

52090 USD / year

≈ 52090 USD / year
Out-of-State

52090 USD / year

≈ 52090 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

52090 USD / year

≈ 52090 USD / year

Living costs

Fairfield

United States

1736 - 2740 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Fairfield

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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