Public Interest Communication
Curriculum
The online Master of Arts in Mass Communication with a concentration in Public Interest Communication includes 36 credit hours: 33 hours of coursework plus three final credits in the capstone course.
Unique Learning Experience
- Students generally take 1-3 classes per semester.
- The fall and spring semesters are 16 weeks and the summer semester is 13 weeks. All courses follow the traditional UF Academic Calendar.
- Full-time students can complete the curriculum in under two years.
- All classes are online with recorded lectures, allowing students to view classes at their pace during the week.
- Each week, students must meet weekly objectives and complete assignments.
Core – 18 Credits Required
- Introduction to Public Interest Communication – MMC 5495
- Public Interest Communication Theory – MMC 6496
- The Art and Science of Storytelling – MMC 6709
- Foundations of Design for Communicators – VIC 5006
- Measuring Change: Research Evaluation – MMC 6477
- Strategic Public Interest Communication – MMC 6414