M.A. in Strat Comm – Crisis Communication

What Will You Learn in Liberty University’s Crisis Communication M.A. Program?

• Methods for crafting clear, concise, and impactful messages during crises
• Skills to assess risks and respond effectively to various scenarios
• The use of digital platforms for crisis communication
• Ways to implement comprehensive crisis management plans

Our online M.A. in crisis communication can help you learn to assess, strategize, and respond to various crisis situations, emphasizing the critical role of communication in managing a crisis effectively. This program offers a deep dive into the principles of crisis communication, covering everything from pre-crisis planning to post-crisis evaluation. You’ll explore case studies and real-world scenarios, helping you see what goes into developing comprehensive crisis management plans. This foundational knowledge can help you understand how to anticipate potential crises, mitigate risks, and help guide organizations through challenging times with confidence and clarity.

Potential Careers for M.A. in Crisis Communication Graduates

• Communication manager
• Crisis manager 
• Emergency management director
• Marketing coordinator
• Public relations consultant
• Public relations manager

Benefits of Pursuing Your Master’s in Crisis Communication with Liberty University

As a leader in distance education since 1985, we understand what it takes to create a flexible and affordable education for busy people. Since we have been investing in distance and online learning for decades, our experience has taught us how to streamline our degree options so you can focus on what really matters to you. While many schools offer online degrees, we believe Liberty stands out.

Here’s what sets us apart:

• We are recognized by multiple institutions for our academic quality, affordability, and accessibility. Our commitment to excellence also helped us rank in the top 10% of Niche.com’s best online schools in America. Earning your online degree from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
• The majority of tuition for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs has not increased in 9 years. While many other online colleges have raised tuition, Liberty has been able to keep costs low as a nonprofit university.
• Benefit from the knowledge of experienced faculty members who can help enrich the online learning environment with their extensive, real-world expertise.

Military Benefits

Service is important to us, so whether you’re currently serving in the Armed Forces, have served, or are married to someone who serves, we’re here to serve you. Liberty’s military benefits are available to:

• Active duty service members of the U.S. Armed Forces
• Reserve/National Guard
• Veterans/retirees
• Spouses of service members and veterans/retirees
• Current Department of Defense employees

We are proud to support you in your pursuit of a flexible and affordable online education by offering you the following benefits: 

• Tuition discounts — $275 per credit hour for graduate courses
• Additional discount for veterans who serve in a civilian capacity as a First Responder (less than $625 per course)
• 8-week courses, 8 different start dates each year, and no set login times (may exclude certain courses such as practicums, internships, or field experiences)