MASTER’S DEGREE · 100% ONLINE

Master in Social Communication

Advanced training in audiovisual media, digital storytelling, and Christian communication — preparing communicators to lead content production with ethical integrity.

Degree
Master of Social Communication
Format
100% Online
Duration
2.5–3 years · 8 quarters
Credits
65 total

Program Overview

A master’s program focused on audiovisual communication theory, digital narratives, photojournalism, and multimedia production, integrating Christian ethical principles.

Why Study This Master’s?

Advanced Multimedia Production
Photojournalism, screenwriting, and audiovisual design with applied practice.
Ethics and Faith in Communication
Integrates Christian ethical principles into professional media practice.
Digital Storytelling Focus
Screens, social media, and transmedia narrative for today’s audiences.

What You Will Learn

Theories of audiovisual communication
Digital narratives and screens
Photojournalism and documentary production
Marketing in social communication

What You Will Work In

Audiovisual and documentary production
Institutional and Christian communication
Digital journalism and photojournalism
Media and content marketing

Curriculum (65 Credits Total)

Semester 1
MCS-121Oral and Written Expression Techniques3 Cr
MCS-122Introduction to Fundamental Theology3 Cr
PSI-100Psychology of Communication3 Cr
Semester 2
MCS-221Theories of Audiovisual Communication3 Cr
PSY-001Introduction to Pastoral Psychology3 Cr
MCS-222History of Audiovisual Media3 Cr
Semester 3
MCS-223Introduction to Mass Media3 Cr
MCS-224Screens and Digital Narratives3 Cr
MCS-225Methodology of the Social Sciences3 Cr
Semester 4
MCS-226News Writing3 Cr
MCS-227Principles of Christian Ethics3 Cr
MCS-228Cross-Cultural Missions3 Cr
Semester 5
MCS-261Photojournalism3 Cr
MCS-262Screenwriting and Audiovisual Design Practicum3 Cr
MCS-263Sociology of the Media3 Cr
Semester 6
MCS-364Marketing Management in Social Communication3 Cr
MCS-365Documentary Theory and Practice3 Cr
Semester 7
MCS-366Multimedia Design and Creativity3 Cr
MCS-367Personal Evangelism2 Cr
Semester 8
MCS-401Radio and Television Workshop3 Cr
MCS-501Thesis Presentation5 Cr

At a Glance

2.5 to 3 years, 8 academic quarters
65 total credits, including 6 internship credits
Final thesis presentation (MCS 501)
Open to communicators seeking advanced specialization