Baylor University Meets the Needs of Public Relations and Advertising Professionals with New Online Master of Arts in Journalism
Baylor University is pleased to announce the recent launch of its online Master of Arts in Journalism with a concentration in public relations and advertising. This program will equip graduates with leadership, research and creative skills that are mandatory to succeed in the fields of advertising and public relations. The coursework is designed to meet the job demands and needs of communication professionals who aspire to rise to management roles in advertising and public relations.
Taught by the same acclaimed professors who teach in the University’s on-ground program, the online option provides students with the flexibility to earn their master’s degree while continuing to work in the field, manage their families and other obligations. The small class size is structured to ensure one-on-one mentoring and engagement with faculty and the ability to network and engage with other program students.
“We are pleased to bring Baylor’s renowned Journalism faculty to the online space to facilitate a premier learning experience for students looking to grow their skills and advance in their PR and advertising roles,” said Mia Moody-Ramirez, Ph.D., department chair and professor of journalism, public relations and new media. “The journalism landscape is changing rapidly; it is imperative that the leaders of the future prepare today. This program will provide students with the latest skills and innovative thinking in the areas of digital communication, artificial intelligence (AI) and data analytics.”
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported approximately 3.3 million job postings last year which required a master’s degree in public relations. A master’s degree in this field is said to increase earning potential by 25%. The Baylor MA in Journalism is enrolling students now for the fall semester. The fall deadline is July 15, and the spring semester application deadline is Dec. 1, 2022.
Baylor’s professional education portfolio of offerings are developed in collaboration with Baylor’s Graduate Professional Education department and the program college or school with the goal of bringing nationally ranked graduate and professional education programs to market. The goal is to equip students to bring inquiry and innovation, informed by a Christian perspective, to bear on real-world concerns as they pursue their call to lead in academia, the boardroom, the medical profession, the lab and the studio.
“Baylor’s Professional Education team strives to not only bring outstanding learning experiences to students, but to extend the unique Baylor community to our online programs,” said Gary Carini, Ph.D. vice provost for institutional research and professional education and professor of entrepreneurship and corporate innovation. “These students are an extension of who we are as a university. We are pleased to recognize their commitment to learning and are excited to be a significant part of their career journeys.”
More information about Baylor’s Master of Journalism and the complete portfolio of Professional Education offerings can be found on the Baylor GPE website
ABOUT BAYLOR UNIVERSITY
Baylor University is a private Christian University and a nationally ranked Research 1 institution. The University provides a vibrant campus community for more than 20,000 students by blending interdisciplinary research with an international reputation for educational excellence and a faculty commitment to teaching and scholarship. Chartered in 1845 by the Republic of Texas through the efforts of Baptist pioneers, Baylor is the oldest continually operating University in Texas. Located in Waco, Baylor welcomes students from all 50 states and more than 90 countries to study a broad range of degrees among its 12 nationally recognized academic divisions.
ABOUT BAYLOR PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION
Baylor University’s online programs offer the academically rigorous, Christian education students need to get ahead in today’s competitive market. Baylor programs provide flexible education opportunities that are backed by over 175 years of experience. Requiring both field and project work, as well as strategically scheduled immersions, the online programs are comprised of high-quality students and led by gifted faculty.