Overview

The School of Communication Studies promotes an academic environment in which students, faculty and staff develop innovative communication practices and facilitate constructive dialogue in the classroom and community to inspire responsible citizenship in a diverse world.

Key Features

The Communication and Advocacy program from James Madison University is committed to the teaching of communication theory and criticism, the development of communication and advocacy skills, the research of communication processes and practices, and the application of generated knowledge about human communication toward the betterment of self and community.

The core spans applied theory and contexts as well as research methods and tools. It is designed to prepare students to systematically examine, assess, critique and develop communication advocacy practices across a wide range of areas. Additional requirements and electives allow students to develop competencies in specific areas of advocacy studies.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Environmental Decision Making: Conflict, Advocacy and Participatory Processes

Environmental Justice: Advocacy and Perspectives

Critical Perspectives: Environment, Advocacy, and Public Culture

Health Communication Advocacy and Social Influence: Campaign Development and Delivery

Intercultural Health Communication Advocacy

Communication, Advocacy and Health Organizations

Strategic Communication

Public Policy, Communication and Governmental Advocacy

Stakeholder Engagement

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months
Part-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Harrisonburg, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Unofficial transcripts from all post-secondary institutions should be uploaded with your electronic application and may be used for departmental admission review purposes.

A written statement of educational and professional goals addressing how the JMU MA program in Communication and Advocacy will better enable you to achieve those goals. (500 words)

Resume or curriculum vitae

Essay - Define and defend your definition of advocacy. What is the role of communication in advocacy? Explain your ideas in 500-700 words. Be sure to proofread your essay. Your application will be evaluated on quality of argumentation and clarity of writing.

Two letters of recommendation from professors, employers, and other professionals qualified to judge the applicant's ability to successfully complete a graduate program. Letters of recommendation for those applying for Graduate Teaching Assistantships should address applicant's potential for teaching.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

23652 USD / year

≈ 23652 USD / year
Out-of-State

23652 USD / year

≈ 23652 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

10314 USD / year

≈ 10314 USD / year

Living costs

Harrisonburg

United States

1050 - 1715 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Duration

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Credits

Delivered

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Domestic

Living costs

Harrisonburg

Financing

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