Communication and Public Relations

Location

New Jersey- United States

Qualification

Masters

Fees

$850 per credit

Duration

2 years

Next intake

Fall, Winter and Spring

Entry score

Earned a Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college/university or international equivalent. Academic transcripts with English Translation from all colleges and universities attended. Proof of English proficiency (one of the following scores must be sent directly from the testing agency). Our ETS code for TOEFL is 2806. TOEFL iBT Score Requirements: For exams taken before January 21, 2026: Minimum overall required TOEFL iBT score is 79. For exams taken on or after January 21, 2026: Minimum overall required TOEFL iBT score of 4 IELTS 6.5 (overall). Pearson PTE Academic or Pearson Express Test 53 Duolingo English Test: 120 or above Students who do not meet the above scores are required to complete an interview with their respective program director. Personal statement (500) words or more. 2–3 recommendation letters. Résumé. Additional criteria may be required depending on the program/degree.

The Master of Arts in Communication and Public Relations is a 33 credit-hour program offered as a hybrid of synchronous and asynchronous online classes. The degree is designed for those interested in or actively employed in public relations, advertising, public relations management or advocacy within the corporate or nonprofit sectors.

Communications specialists with areas of concentration in public relations are and will be among the most in-demand professionals on the job market. According to the United States Bureau of Labor statistics, jobs available to graduates of programs in public relations and applied research are on the rise and this trend is expected to continue.

Just a few possible career paths:

Public Relations Specialist
Corporate Communications Coordinator
Media Relations Specialist
Community Relations Manager
Event Coordinator
Brand Communications Associate

The highly trained graduates of the Saint Peter’s Master’s program in Communication and Public Relations will be experts in utilizing media to promote and go to market, strategic communication plans and analysis, brand development and practice, creating press releases, and identifying and effectively respond to crisis situations. A micro focus will be placed on understanding how social media platforms are used to reach an organization’s clients and potential business partners, and helping their clients communicate effectively with the public.

Communication and Public Relations