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Communication

Format & Location

Online

School/College

College of Arts & Sciences
Three students collaborate.

Start Dates

Fall (September), Spring (January)

Application Deadline

Rolling Admission

Completion

2-3 years

Schedule

Full-Time or Part-Time

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Fairfield's online master of arts in communication degree fosters communication skills by emphasizing theory, research, and application to examine how people communicate.

What You'll Learn and Do

Immerse yourself in the study of messages

Discover how ideas are effectively exchanged between individuals, organizations, families, relationships, the media, and more.

Make your degree work for you

You’ll have many options to tailor your training to achieve your personal and professional goals. Choose between the thesis track or the non-thesis track and handpick from several elective courses to build the ideal program for your desired career path.

Get a master's degree in communication with longevity

The Fairfield program blends theory with practice, equipping you with foundational communication principles and empowering you to effectively apply them in a real-world setting. You’ll become well-versed in data-informed communication practices and research techniques, making you a valuable asset to any 21st-century organization.

Join a growing network of diverse leaders

Once you enroll in this master of arts in communication program, you’re welcomed into our vast network of accomplished alumni. With Fairfield graduates finding success at several impressive companies, you’ll have the opportunity to build connections with professionals from many backgrounds.

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Course Requirements

Master of Arts in Communication, Thesis/Project Track

36 credits

Master of Arts in Communication, Non-Thesis Track

36 credits

Contact Us

Graduate Admission
gradadmis@fairfield.edu
(203) 254-4184

Learn From Industry Experts

Fairfield’s distinguished faculty members bring decades of field experience into the classroom. Get advice and encouragement from our PhD-qualified professors, who have diverse experiences applying communication studies in a variety of industries. Our proximity to New York City offers close connections within the world’s largest media market, full of real-world learning opportunities that go beyond the classroom.

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Sean Horan
Sean Horan
Professor, Communication
Christina SanInocencio
Christina SanInocencio
Director, Visiting Assistant Professor, Communication

Admission Information

From your first admission conversation to graduation and beyond, you’ll find support at every turn. The Fairfield University student support network is dedicated to meeting your needs. You’ll receive personal, academic, and financial guidance as you complete your Master of Arts in Communication.

Admission Requirements

Tuition & Costs

Financial Aid

The best aspect of my program is the personal attention devoted to each student. The faculty within the Communication program have become some of my biggest supporters and motivators.

Bianca Sasso, MA ’24 Communication

The curriculum in our program was created to provide the versatile skills and practical training needed to make you a marketable professional in any career setting.

Job Opportunities

Recent Employers

  • Yale Medicine
  • WWE
  • Unilever
  • NYU Health
  • Macy's

Job Fields

  • Media companies
  • News organizations
  • Ad agencies and PR firms
  • Healthcare facilities
  • Non-profit organizations
  • Leadership and communications positions in any agency

The content of the coursework is excellent. The classes are rigorous and I also enjoy being able to connect with the career center and participate in career fairs. I love the fact that I can adapt the schedule to my work life.

Leticia Schwartz, MA ’24 Communication

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