As a public diplomacy and global communications student, you will be dually enrolled in two prestigious schools that give you access to world-class expertise in public diplomacy studies: the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications and the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs. You will learn the art of public diplomacy from people who have done what you want to do: work with governments, organizations and international corporations to make it possible for people on opposite ends of the world to understand and communicate with each other.
Public Diplomacy and Global Communications Master’s Program Schedule
Second Summer Session (6 credits):
| PRL 602 Introduction to Public Diplomacy and Communications | 3 |
| VIS 607 Graphic Design Fundamentals | 3 |
Fall Semester (12 credits):
| PAI 710 International Actors and Issues | 3 |
| PAI 720 Economic Principles for International Affairs | 3 |
| PRL 608 Public Relations Writing | 3 |
| PRL 611 Public Relations Research | 3 |
Spring Semester (12 credits):
| IR Signature Course | 3 |
| PAI Elective | 3 |
| PRL 607 Advanced Public Diplomacy | 3 |
| PRL 615 PR Campaign Planning & Execution | 3 |
Maymester or online* (3 credits):
| COM 698 Media Law* or PAI 730 Problems in Public AdministrationTopics: Central Challenges in National Security Law & Policy | 3 |
Summer Session (1 credit):
| Summer off-campus internship program | 1 |
Fall Semester (9 credits) (DC PD Program):
| PAI 708 Issues for 21st Century Public Diplomacy | 3 |
| PAI Elective | 3 |
| PRL 735 Public Diplomacy Practicum (Internship) | 3 |
Total Credits in Program: 43
Notes:
*Students can take COM 698 through our online program. Students can register for the October or January sessions.