Build Your Skill Set with a Communications Master's Degree

Earn your master’s degree in communication with Hofstra University! If you are ready to learn your craft and make a mark on the world, then there is no better time than now to explore a career in communication. Hofstra University’s Lawrence Herbert School of Communication offers master's programs in Journalism and Public Relations.

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Master’s in Public Relations

Make your mark as a communications leader with our master’s in Public Relations program. Our PR degree program emphasizes critical thinking and problem-solving, exceptional writing skills, and proficiency in digital platforms necessary for your success as a Public Relations professional. Complete your MA in Public Relations in as little as three semesters from Hofstra with concentrations in Reputation and Crisis Management and Marketing. Complete courses on campus with occasional online offerings and gain real-world skill through internships and numerous networking and mentoring opportunities. For aspiring and working professionals alike, our MA in PR is creating leaders of tomorrow.

Master’s in Journalism

Gain multimedia skills and effective oral and written expression with our MA in Journalism. Develop advanced, multimedia storytelling skills and build a wide-ranging professional network through internships at the nation’s top media companies. Learning from our award-winning faculty will help you establish a solid foundation of reporting skills and build a portfolio of work across all media – digital, broadcast, and print. This journalism degree program can be completed in as little as three semesters and offers the option to specialize in either Sports and Entertainment Journalism or Community and Investigative Journalism. Shape the multimedia field in NYC and beyond as a journalism master’s program student at Hofstra.

Learn more about Hofstra University.

  • Collaborative Community

    Gain a personalized education and learn from award-winning, nationally recognized faculty and a community of peers all contributing to a transformative learning experience.

  • Flexible Classes

    Explore programs that fit your schedule. Hofstra University offers courses both on campus and online. Full- and part-time programs are also available.

  • Career-Advancing Degrees

    Gain access to professional opportunities that will help jump-start and advance your career in education.

Apply today!

Advance your career with a graduate degree from Hofstra University. Apply today with no GRE required for most programs. Once your application is complete, you’ll receive:

  • Automatic scholarship review
  • An expedited interview process
  • A priority decision turnaround

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