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  A master's degree in communications can lead to a career in a number of fields such as technical writing, public relations, politics, media systems analysis and teaching. For those who wish to get a master's degree in communications but still need to keep their day jobs, there are many program options offered entirely online. You can have the convenience of completing the degree from home and the prestige of a degree from a well-known college.
  
  

Drexel University

• Drexel University offers an online master of science degree in Communication, which focuses on writing, editing, message design, ethics, technical communication and software documentation. Each student develops a professional portfolio of work in the program, designed to assist him in obtaining employment. The program can be completed on a part-time basis in as little as two years, with 45 credits required for graduation. Sample classes include message design and evaluation, software documentation, technical and science editing and ethics. Classes are taught by the same professors who teach on the campus and students have ample opportunity to interact virtually with classmates and teachers.
  
  Drexel University Online
  Suite 300
  3001 Market Street
  Philadelphia, PA 19104
  877-215-0009
  Drexel.com
  
  

The Johns Hopkins University

• The Johns Hopkins University offers an online master of arts degree in Communication. Each online class is limited to 15 students, ensuring individualized instruction. Students work at their own pace and can complete the program on a full- or part-time basis. A special software platform is used to submit all coursework and to communicate with instructors and other students. You can work at your convenience, logging on to watch, listen or read a lecture. Courses include research and writing methods, introduction to the digital age, media effects and applied quantitative research. Ten courses and a master's thesis are required to complete the degree.
  
  The Johns Hopkins University
  1717 Massachusetts Avenue, Suite 101
  Washington, DC 20036
  202-452-1940
  Advanced.jhu.edu
  
  

Marist College

• Marist College offers a master of arts degree in Communication that can be pursued online in a full- or part-time basis. Attending full-time, the degree can be completed in one year. The part-time option allows for completion in two years. Focusing on organizational communication and leadership, 10 courses are required for graduation. Sample classes include communication theory, media relations, organizational communication, leadership communication, managing organizational change and conflict and negotiation.
  
  Marist College
  3399 North Road
  Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
  845-575-3000
  Marist.edu