MA in Strategic Communications – Social and Visual Crafting Compelling Narratives for a Digital World

36
Credit Hours
100% online, 8-week courses
Transfer in up to 50% of the degree total
Help Transform the World Through Visual Storytelling with Liberty’s Master’s in Strategic Communication – Social Innovation in Visual Communication
In an ever-evolving digital landscape, the need for skilled communicators who can craft compelling visual narratives is paramount. Conferring Liberty’s 100% online Master of Arts (MA) in Strategic Communication – Social Innovation in Visual Communication can help equip you with the latest tools and techniques in digital media, graphic design, and visual messaging. You can have the opportunity to learn from industry experts who are as passionate about social change as they are about innovative communication. This isn’t just about learning; it’s about transforming how the world communicates.
Storytelling is at the heart of social innovation. Through this degree, you can learn how to harness the power of visual storytelling to inspire, persuade, and mobilize audiences for a more significant cause. Whether it’s through social media campaigns, multimedia presentations, or digital marketing, your stories can be the catalyst for change.






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Why Choose Liberty’s Master’s in Strategic Communication Degree – Social Innovation in Visual Communication?
Our online Master of Arts in Strategic Communication is uniquely crafted for you, a forward-thinking individual eager to make an impact in the world of communication. Here, you can gain a deep understanding of strategic communication principles and learn how to apply them innovatively in various social contexts.
At Liberty, we understand that the world of communication is constantly evolving. That’s why our curriculum is designed with your future in mind. You can delve into practical, hands-on learning experiences that mirror real-world challenges. From crafting compelling social media campaigns to creating powerful visual narratives, the skills you develop here can be applicable to your professional aspirations.
In your journey through this online program, you’ll be guided by experienced professionals who are educators and industry leaders. They bring a wealth of knowledge and real-world insights that can enrich your learning experience. Moreover, you’ll be part of a vibrant community of peers who share your passion and drive. Together, you can collaborate, challenge each other, and grow, not just as students but as future changemakers in the field of strategic communication.
Additionally, you can start this program from anywhere in the world with an internet connection. You’re not bound by geographical or time constraints, allowing you to balance your studies with personal and professional commitments.
The 100% online format fosters a diverse and global classroom environment where you can connect, interact, and share perspectives with peers from various backgrounds, enhancing your learning experience. With Liberty’s robust online platform, you’re not just earning a degree; you’re gaining a global perspective and network while enjoying the convenience and efficiency that online education offers.
What Will You Study in Our MA in Strategic Communication Degree?
As a student in the social innovation in visual communication degree, you can learn to weave narratives that not only engage but also inspire action and change. This is where your communication skills meet creativity, allowing you to craft stories that resonate with diverse audiences, whether through traditional media or digital platforms. Your journey here can empower you to become a storyteller who can help shape narratives that encourage others to make a difference.
In this digital age, understanding and leveraging media technologies is crucial. Throughout this program, you can delve into the intricate world of media technologies and communication strategies, exploring how different platforms can be utilized to maximize impact. Your learning will not just be about using these technologies but also about strategically integrating them into comprehensive communication plans. This knowledge is key to staying ahead in the fast-paced world of digital communication and ensuring your messages are heard loud and clear.
The realms of video, social media, and mobile promotion are central to this degree. Here, you’ll explore social and mobile media’s dynamic and ever-evolving landscape, understanding how to create compelling video content that captivates and engages. This part of your learning journey can help equip you with the skills to harness the power of these platforms, ensuring your communication strategies are relevant, innovative, and effective in today’s digital-centric world.
Finally, your journey at Liberty University will immerse you in the world of design for social innovation. Here, you can learn how to use design thinking and visual communication to address social challenges and create positive change. Whether through advanced graphic design, interactive design, web, or new media, you can develop the skills to create visually engaging content that informs and inspires action. This unique blend of design and communication helps prepare you on your journey to becoming a leader in creating visually driven social innovation.
Potential Career Opportunities
- Advertising manager
- Communications director
- Digital marketing manager
- Marketing coordinator
- Public relations consultant
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Degree Information
- This program falls under the School of Communication and the Arts.
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Your success is our success, which is why we are committed to providing quality academics at an affordable tuition rate. While other colleges are increasing their tuition, we have frozen tuition rates for the majority of our undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs for the past 9 years – and counting.
Graduate Full Time | $565/Credit |
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Graduate Part Time | $615/Credit |
Military Graduate | $275/Credit |
Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
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Admission Information for Our Online Master’s in Social Innovation
Admission Requirements
- Apply online or over the phone with an admissions counselor by calling (800) 424-9596.
- A non-refundable, non-transferable $50 application fee will be posted on the current application upon enrollment (waived for qualifying service members, veterans, and military spouses – documentation verifying military status is required).
- Send official college transcripts (mailed as sealed, unopened copies or sent via a direct electronic transcript system). A regionally or nationally accredited bachelor’s degree with at least a 2.5 GPA is required for admission in good standing. Applicants who have earned a master’s degree or at least 12 graduate credits from an accredited institution will be assessed on the basis of the master’s-level degree work.
- Unofficial transcripts can be used for acceptance purposes with the submission of a Transcript Request Form.
- Applicants whose native language is other than English must submit official scores for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or an approved alternative assessment. For information on alternative assessments or TOEFL waivers, please call Admissions or view the official International Admissions policy.
Preliminary Acceptance
If you are sending in a preliminary transcript for acceptance, you must:
- Be in your final term and planning to start your master’s degree after the last day of class for your bachelor’s degree.
- Complete a Bachelor’s Self-Certification Form confirming your completion date. You may download the form from the Forms and Downloads page or contact an admissions counselor to submit the form on your behalf.
- Submit an official/unofficial transcript to confirm that you are in your final term. The preliminary transcript must show a minimum of 105 completed credit hours.
- If you are a current Liberty University student completing your undergraduate degree, you will need to submit a Degree/Certificate Completion Application.
- Send in an additional, final official transcript with a conferral date on it by the end of your first semester of enrollment in the new master’s degree.
Dual Enrollment
Please see the Online Dual Enrollment page for information about starting graduate courses while finishing your bachelor’s degree.
Transcript Policies
Unofficial College Transcript Policy
Unofficial transcripts combined with a Transcript Request Form can be used for admission. Official transcripts are required within 60 days of the admissions decision or before non-attendance drops for the first set of matriculated classes, whichever comes first, and will prevent enrollment into future terms until all official transcripts have been received.
Before sending unofficial college transcripts, please make sure they include the following:
- Your previous school’s name or logo printed on the document
- Cumulative GPA
- A list of completed courses and earned credit broken down by semester
- Degree and date conferred (if applicable)
Official College Transcript Policy
An acceptable official college transcript is one that has been issued directly from the institution and is in a sealed envelope. If you have one in your possession, it must meet the same requirements. If your previous institution offers electronic official transcript processing, they can send the document directly to luoverify@liberty.edu.
If the student uses unofficial transcripts with a Transcript Request Form to gain acceptance, all official transcripts must be received within 60 days of the admissions decision or before non-attendance drops for the first set of matriculated classes, whichever comes first. Failure to send all official transcripts within the 60-day period will prevent enrollment into future terms until all official transcripts have been received.
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- Spouses of Service Members and Veterans/Retirees
- Current Department of Defense Employees
Available 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)
*Not applicable to certificates.
Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
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