Earn Your Communication Degree
Mississippi College’s Accelerated Degree Program (ADP) in Communication is for students who are interested in completing their undergraduate degree in an intense, accelerated format. The communication courses are offered at night and online. Students must also be admissible through regular admissions standards.
A communication major is a highly interdisciplinary major that prepares students for careers in public relations consulting or political campaign management and for graduate programs ranging from law school to seminary.
You will have the opportunity to develop speaking, writing and public presentation skills while learning more about the theory and practice of media.
The MC Experience
The Department of Communication at MC embraces a teaching philosophy that melds theory and practice. While students delve deeply into the foundational underpinnings of communication and study the history of the media, they also develop concrete skills through lots of opportunities for practical application. So graduates are well-prepared for their future careers with theoretical training and impressive portfolios.
Join the Public Relations Association of Mississippi (PRAM), an organization of 550 professionals from advertising, education, government, not-for-profit organizations, PR firms and more.
As part of the MC Experience, our accelerated undergraduate students in Communication are able to take up to 12 hours per semester during two eight-week sessions. These classes are offered to accommodate the busy schedules of working adults and are offered online as well as available on the Clinton campus.
For more information about our communication courses in Mississippi, contact Mississippi College’s admissions office today.
Turn your aspiration into a real-world career in communication
Students pursuing Master of Science in Communication (MSC) degree path can develop a foundation of communications fundamentals that can be applied from the first day on the job. We want to be your career partner in the classroom and beyond, and we can assist you in exploring your communication major career options so you can start shaping your future!
What is a career in communications?
The field of communications is one of the broadest job umbrellas, covering roles that range from the technical to the artistic. Communication major careers can translate into dancing and singing in a musical theater troupe or selling medical equipment.
Career options
Graduates of our Master of Science in Communications degree program can become assets in a variety of industries, supporting communications applications in roles such as:
- Announcers
- Editors
- Photographers
- Public relations specialists
- Reporters
Besides wide-ranging career roles, graduates can continue on to doctoral studies as well in this area.
Communication major career outlook
The current communication major job outlook shows an average communication major salary range of $47,400 to $95,250.
For more information about our Master of Science in Communication degree program or communication major career information, visit our Career Services department.
