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CIP PROGRAM: 09.0904
Political Communication.

Summary: A program that focuses on human and media communication in the political process and that prepares individuals to function as members of political and public affairs organizations, political campaign staffs, and related government and media entities. Includes instruction in media effects, political speaking and debating, political advertising and marketing, image management, political journalism, opinion polling, and aspects of print and broadcast media related to the production and distribution of media messages in political settings.

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National Completion Rate Trends

Year Associate'sBachelor'sMaster's
Change - -10.39% +1.82%

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Institutions granting degrees in Political Communication.

Institution Degrees Granted (2024)5-Year Change
Emerson College14 -57.69%
George Washington University39 +25.00%
Missouri State University-Springfield7 -12.50%
Regent University2 -50.00%
Saint Xavier University1 -
Siena College4 -