Sacred Heart University Offers Master of Arts Degree in Strategic Communication For Promising Careers

Study in US: There is a growing demand for communication specialists in the modern workplace. To meet this demand in various industries Sacred Heart University is offering a Master of Arts in strategic communication & public relations (SCPR).

Sacred Heart University is offering a Master of Arts in strategic communication & public relations (SCPR) to cater to the increasing demand for communication specialists in various industries. The course provides many specialized and universal skills.

Foluke Omosun, SCPR program director commented, “Our SCPR students learn how to craft and deploy effective, targeted messages and campaigns using traditional and digital communication channels and platforms to support organizational goals. In this goal-oriented industry, whether it is changing attitudes and behaviors, shaping public perception, increasing brand loyalty or customer engagement, these are essential skills that organizations across a range of fields need to perform optimally."

The industries where these skills are highly valuable include nonprofit communication, political communication, corporate brand management, and athletic communication.

Graduates of this program will have expertise and skills for careers in many fields.

“Here at SHU, we emphasize hands-on, experiential learning grounded in research to enrich our students’ experiences and help them gain practical skills for the real world. Our faculty experts have extensive and diverse industry experience across various sectors, and they encourage and support our students to explore and pursue their own specific interests and passion," she added.

Maureen Ruby Tackles Global Education Crisis With UNESCO

Maureen Ruby is the endowed chair and associate professor at the Isabelle Farrington College of Education & Human Development (FCEHD). She is a United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization’s (UNESCO) Global Alliance on the Science of Learning member. Last month she attended the alliance's annual meeting at UNESCO’s headquarters in Paris which saw the participation of around 100 alliance members from 30 countries.

Ruby was in the literacy group at the meeting. She said, “It’s amazing how small the world gets when you start talking about issues of global importance in education. They are universal. The level of expertise from across the globe was really inspiring and empowering. We are all like-minded in our passion, commitment and readiness to do this work.”

Mel Horton, FCEHD dean, said, "Ruby’s involvement with UNESCO is a tremendous asset to SHU. Her work not only highlights the global impact of our faculty but also contributes significantly to the advancement of education worldwide. We are incredibly proud of her achievements and the positive influence she has on both our University and the broader educational community.”

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