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Paving the way to success

Master’s Programs

Whether you are hoping to advance your career or continue on to earn a doctorate, our concentrations will prepare you to be leaders in the field.

Master of Science in Communication and Information (MSCI) students choose a concentration in advertising or public relations, and Tombras School undergraduate students have the option to earn both a bachelor’s and master’s degree in just five years through our Four Plus One program.

As a first-generation college student, the support I have been offered by the faculty over the past two years has been monumental in my success as a student. In addition to their academic support, the professors are the most caring, genuine people that I have had the pleasure of working with. I am beyond grateful to have had them as mentors!

My experience as a graduate student here was incredible—I can’t recommend the Tombras School of ADPR enough to prospective students!”

Jasmine Fehr ’23
Master’s alumnaTombras School of Advertising and Public Relations
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Earn your bachelor’s & master’s degrees in five years

Are you a current student or recent graduate of the Tombras School of Advertising and Public Relations? Are you ready to fast-track your career in advertising and public relations?

The Tombras School’s Four Plus One concentration lets you earn both a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in just five years—giving you a competitive edge. Through advanced strategic coursework, you’ll master the skills needed to land leadership roles and soar to higher-level positions in the industry.

We’re here to help!

Sifan Xu

Sifan Xu


Associate Professor and Graduate Programs Coordinator for the Tombras School of Advertising and Public Relations

[email protected]

Jenny Crowley


Associate Professor and CCI Director for College-Wide Graduate Programs

865-974-1144

Communication & Information graduate programs