Communications

Communications

Communications

The science and practice of communications is an area of expertise and engagement across Georgetown schools.

Faculty across disciplines specialize in areas ranging from political communications and media relations to technological innovation. The university also offers a number of communications and journalism programs, including an executive master’s degree in Global Strategic Communications. Georgetown’s Washington, D.C., location provides students access to career opportunities at an array of internationally recognized public relations firms and journalism, communications, and media organizations.

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Communication, Culture, and Technology ProgramGeorgetown Unit

The Communication, Culture, and Technology Master of Arts Program explores the relationship between changing technology and changing cultures, including research, government, media, business, and communication.

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M.A. in Communication, Culture, and Technology

M.A. in Communication, Culture, and Technology

Communication, Culture, and Technology is a graduate program at Georgetown University. The program explores the relationship between changing technology and changing cultures, including research, government, media, business, and communication.

M.A. in Language and Communication

M.A. in Language and Communication

The Department of Linguistics sponsors this M.A. program in the study of sociolinguistics, discourse analysis, and pragmatics. Students learn how to use these skills to solve concrete problems in workplace settings and institutions that depend largely upon language to accomplish their goals.

Master of Professional Studies in Journalism

Master of Professional Studies in Journalism

The Master of Professional Studies in Journalism Program in the School of Continuing Studies offers a comprehensive, hands-on curriculum that helps students develop and master the core reporting and writing skills that are essential to journalism.

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