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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.
Advance in leadership roles with higher salary potential.
Deepen your understanding of policies, politics, crisis management and more.
Design strategies to address public opinion regarding political and social issues.
Available Fully Online
8-Week Course Sessions
Scholarships Available
On completing the master's in Communication – Political Communication degree, you will be able to:
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Overview of the historical roots, methodological groundings and present state of the communication field with particular attention to its specialized vocabulary, important writers and works and significant scholarly journals. Pass/No Pass.
Gives the student an opportunity to apply classroom learning to professional work situations. (Pass/No Pass). All MFA or M.A. internships have the 95 designation.
Prominent historical and theoretical perspectives of media and popular culture and their influence on individuals and communities from a Christocentric worldview. Provides media professionals and emergent scholars with an understanding of the role of media and narrative in the development of worldviews. Cross-listed with JRN 600.
Media industry research methods, evaluation and analysis techniques, including surveys, content analyses, polling, data mining, in-depth interviews, and focus groups. Common research practices of professional journalists, public relations practitioners, film-television professionals, media analysts and consultants, and communication scholars are examined. Web-based lab included. Cross-listed with JRN 601.
Designed to develop an understanding of important theories of social influence pertinent to media and culture, this course features content including the study of diffusion of innovations, social marketing, entertainment-education, agenda setting, and other communication and development processes. Social change will be studied within the context of Scripture at the individual, organizational, community, national and international levels. Course will benefit anyone who seeks to know how mass media influences people’s attitudes, values, beliefs and practices. Students may have the opportunity to get involved in applied research projects that address some of the most significant issues and needs in contemporary society.
Students work with faculty to learn about academic requirements for publication, determine the topic/set-up of culminating projects, complete necessary preparation to begin projects, and arrange for committee assignments. Pass/No Pass.
Degree candidates complete a media project as appropriate to their degree plans within the departments of Film-Television and Strategic Communication and Journalism. May be repeated for up to six credits. Prerequisite: COM 691. Pass/No Pass.
Valuable for those considering advanced graduate or doctoral studies leading to a career in higher education. Students writing a thesis must demonstrate a good understanding of research methods and the ability to apply those methods to a research project. May be repeated for up to six credits. Prerequisite: COM 691. All MFA or M.A. theses have the 99 designation. Doctoral dissertations are designated COM 799. Pass/No Pass.
Offers a biblical perspective of the religious, philosophical, and cultural foundations of Western civilization as expressed in education, law, ethics, biology, politics, science, psychology, sociology, economics and history. It will contrast biblical Christianity with the other principal worldviews in Western civilization: Secular Humanism, Marxism/Leninism and Cosmic Humanism (New Age), and will analyze public policy issues using each worldview.
Foundational seminar for graduate work in American politics. Introduces behavioral, reflexivist and institutional approaches to study of key concepts in American politics – including the presidency, Congress, voting and the judiciary.
Reviews advanced economic topics and analyze economic and international trade policies in light of global trade issues. In addition to conducting cost/benefit analysis of economic policies, examine and present alternative solutions to trade and finance problems.
The major approaches and methodologies of international relations, examines the First, Second and Third Debates within the field, reviews emerging topics and identifies research questions.
Analysis of a current governmental and political topic. Enrollment limited.
Examination of the philosophical and religious roots of early America from the colonial era to the formation of the Constitution.
Broadens individual understanding of the ever changing nature of international terrorism and its consequences on American society at large. It covers the present-day US domestic and external responses to terrorism and focus on the rise of the US Homeland Security Agency. Also, there is a focus on trends in modern terrorism, especially the proliferation of WMD and what the US can do (or is doing) to counter such trends.
Policies and procedures to mitigate, prevent and respond to disaster, the literature of risk, regimes for safety and risk reduction, the ethics of care and compassion, and mechanisms for measuring threat and recovery.
Describes major healthcare decision making frameworks on a federal state and local level, and examines key issues such as the intersection of race, poverty, gender and health. Introduces key ethical and philosophical principles associated with healthcare management, planning and delivery from a Christian perspective.
An online two-credit course designed to help acclimate students to Regent University and online learning. It will provide the knowledge, resources and essential skills needed for success at the graduate level. Topics include academic writing, online learning, information literacy, and advising and support services. It may be required for some students as a condition of admission, and may substitute for UNIV LIB Information Research and Resources and/or ENGL 500 Graduate Academic Writing Seminar.
In this exploding age of information, it is the objective of the library faculty to prepare graduates to be on the cutting edge of information technology. Information literacy is the ability to effectively access information for problem solving and decision-making; thus, the knowledge and abilities you glean from this course will open doors to lifelong learning. It is imperative for graduate study research. Since the information learned in this course is a vital foundation for all other coursework, its completion is required within the first semester of study. The course takes approximately ten hours to complete.
2018-2019 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.
Session |
Semester Check-In |
Session Start Date |
Session A |
Wednesday, August 15 |
Monday, August 27 |
Session M |
Wednesday, September 12 |
Monday, September 24 |
Session B |
Wednesday, October 17 |
Monday, October 29 |
Session C |
Wednesday, January 2 |
Monday, January 14 |
Session T |
Wednesday, January 30 |
Monday, February 11 |
Session D |
Wednesday, March 6 |
Monday, March 18 |
Session E |
Wednesday, May 1 |
Monday, May 13 |
Session F |
Wednesday, June 12 |
Monday, June 24 |
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.
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.
Tuition for the 2018-2019 academic year is:
Degree Level / Program | Cost Per Credit Hour |
M.A. in Communication | $595 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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