Master of Science in Communication for Development and Social Change

QS - Temple University

USA,Pennsylvania

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24 Months

Duration

CAD 40,050/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 55 FREE

Application Fee

Aug 2024

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USA, Pennsylvania

Type: University

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1884

Total Students: 33,000 +

Int. Students: 2,000 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

1801 N Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19122, United States

Master of Science in Communication for Development and Social Change

Program Overview

Gain the skills to effectively utilize digital and traditional communications to promote pro-social change in the 21st century with the Master of Science in Communication for Development and Social Change in the Lew Klein College of Media and Communication at Temple University. This 30-credit interdisciplinary master’s program is designed to prepare students to address current issues through social and behavioral change in a variety of spaces—from local communities to government spaces to civil society organizations. In the program, you will acquire an in-depth understanding of the different methodologies needed to communicate problems and facilitate change within communities all over the world, including

  • Exploring strategic communication and project management theories;
  • Researching development communication issues;
  • Leveraging dynamic dialogue methods and media technologies;
  • Designing and implementing various campaigns; and
  • Evaluating projects and measuring their effectiveness.

Students in the Communication for Development and Social Change program have the opportunity to design their curriculum based on their individual interests and career goals. Areas of specialization in the program include, but are not limited to

  • Community development;
  • Conflict, peace and human rights;
  • Media development and advocacy;
  • Policy, planning and governance;
  • Public health; and
  • Sustainability and the environment.