M.A. in Communication – Political Communication
School of Communication & the Arts
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Passionate About Political Communication? Make a Career of it.
Whether you want to be a press secretary, the communications director of a political campaign, or a public relations director, our Master of Arts in Communication – Political Communication is for you. It will equip you to produce effective communication within the political environment of the American government. Based on a Christian foundation, this online political communication degree will teach you how to respond quickly and accurately in complex situations as a principled media representative.
Increase Your Influence
Advance in leadership roles with higher salary potential.
Expand Your Government & Communication Knowledge
Deepen your understanding of policies, politics, crisis management and more.
Enhance Your Strategic Messaging Skills
Design strategies to address public opinion regarding political and social issues.
Take Your Career to the Next Level
On completing the master's in Communication – Political Communication degree, you will be able to:
- Leverage modern campaigning tools to increase political engagement.
- Apply research and analysis skills to evaluate public opinion.
- Apply policies and procedures to reduce and respond to crises.
Career Opportunities
- Media spokesperson
- Press secretary
- Campaign press corps member
- Public relations director
- Political aide
- Lobbyist
Click any section below for additional information or access your course schedule.
2019-2020 Semester Check-In Deadlines:
All new students are expected to check-in for the semester 2 weeks prior to the session start date. Students should apply, be accepted, enroll in their first courses, and confirm a plan to pay for their courses prior to this date.
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Session |
Semester Check-In |
Session Start Date |
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Session A |
Friday, August 9 |
Monday, August 26 |
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Session M |
Friday, September 13 |
Monday, September 23 |
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Session B |
Friday, October 18 |
Monday, October 28 |
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Session C |
Friday, January 3 |
Monday, January 13 |
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Session T |
Friday, January 31 |
Monday, February 10 |
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Session D |
Friday, March 6 |
Monday, March 16 |
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Session E |
Friday, May 1 |
Monday, May 11 |
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Session F |
Friday, June 12 |
Monday, June 22 |
Admissions Process:
Step 1: Application
Submit your application using our Regent University Online Application.
Note: If you are unable to complete our application due to a disability, please contact our Admissions Office and an admissions representative will provide reasonable accommodations to assist you in completing the application.
Step 2: Application Fee
Pay the $50 nonrefundable application fee online during the application process via our Miscellaneous Payments Form or by check or money order mailed to Regent University, Enrollment Support Services, 1000 Regent University Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23464.
Step 3: Submit your Unofficial College Transcripts*
We are able to examine and view your unofficial transcript from a U.S.-based school, which indicates successful completion of a bachelor's degree program, in order to review you for an admissions decision. Please submit your unofficial transcript to our Admissions Office by email to transcripts@regent.edu using the subject line: SCA Master's Application Pieces.
Non-U.S. transcripts must be evaluated by an NACES-approved company. For further details, please review the International Admissions Checklist on the International Students Admissions page.
International Applicants: Please visit the International Students Admissions page for a more detailed explanation of the Regent University application information and to determine whether or not you qualify as an international student.
*Upon conditional acceptance to the program by review of unofficial transcripts, Regent University's Admissions Office will attempt to obtain your official transcripts from your U.S. degree-granting institution, which indicate successful completion of a bachelor's degree program. We will notify you if your previous institution will not release transcripts directly to us.
Step 4: Complete Your Academic Background Questionnaire
In lieu of the previously required personal goal statement, please complete a brief admissions questionnaire based on your professional goals and interests. This should only take a few minutes to complete but please answer the questions completely and thoughtfully. This gives us a better opportunity to get to know you and align your objective with our programs. The admissions questionnaire can be found here. Once completed, it will be sent directly to an enrollment counselor who will be in touch with you right away to help complete the rest of your application.
Step 5: Government-Issued ID
To ensure academic integrity, Regent University requires a copy of a government-issued ID. Simply scan and upload a copy of your driver's license, high school ID, passport, permanent resident card or official government ID card, using our secure and convenient online tool. If you would prefer to take a picture of your government-issued ID and email that to our office, please attach your ID and email to apply@regent.edu with the subject line: Government ID.
Note: All items submitted as part of the application process become the property of Regent University and cannot be returned.
2018-19 Tuition Rates
| Degree Level / Program | Cost Per Credit Hour |
|---|---|
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M.A. in Communication |
$595 per credit (In-state & Out-of-state) |
2019-20 Tuition Rates
| Degree Level / Program | Cost Per Credit Hour |
|---|---|
|
M.A. in Communication |
$650 per credit (In-state & Out-of-state) |
Student Fees Per Semester
| University Services Fee (Online Students) | $550 |
| Library Course | $50 one-time fee (All students must register for this course to graduate.) |
| Late Payment Fee | $100 |
*Rates are subject to change at any time.
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Ashley Dakin, MFA, 2013
School of Communication & the Arts"My identity isn’t in whether or not I get a role; what’s important is that I’m being a good witness, that I’m being a light and loving support to other actors."
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Padmakshi "Paddy" Parkhe, M.A., 2011
School of Communication & the Arts"The professors here never allowed me to settle for good, always pushing me towards giving my best."
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Loni Albertson, MFA, 2007
School of Communication & the Arts“It is more of an amazing example of what God has for us when we allow Him to take the reins and trust that what He has in store is far better than what we can imagine for ourselves.”
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Shinn-Rong Chung, MFA, 2010
School of Communication & the Arts"God provided Regent University as a place of revitalization, equipping and waiting upon the Lord. I'm very grateful to the faculty and staff who gave of themselves to make Regent such an amazing place to learn."
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Michelle Bello, M.A., 2011
School of Communication & the Arts“I chose Regent because of its Christian principles as I wanted to learn how to integrate my faith with telling stories; also because of its amazing film program and facilities. Yes, my expectations were definitely met.”
M.A. in Communication – Political Communication