{"id":78520,"date":"2021-04-08T16:52:43","date_gmt":"2021-04-08T20:52:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/adpr.utk.edu\/beta\/?page_id=78520"},"modified":"2026-04-13T17:44:20","modified_gmt":"2026-04-13T21:44:20","slug":"masters-programs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/adpr\/graduate-programs\/masters-programs\/","title":{"rendered":"Master’s Programs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Paving the way to success<\/p>\n\n\n

Master’s Programs<\/h1><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Explore CCI’s master’s program<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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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! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

My experience as a graduate student here was incredible\u2014I can\u2019t recommend the Tombras School of ADPR enough to prospective students!\u201d<\/p>\nJasmine Fehr ’23<\/span>
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Earn your bachelor’s & master’s degrees in five years<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Tombras School\u2019s Four Plus One concentration lets you earn both a bachelor\u2019s and a master\u2019s degree in just five years\u2014giving you a competitive edge. Through advanced strategic coursework, you\u2019ll master the skills needed to land leadership roles and soar to higher-level positions in the industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Four Plus One concentration details<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

We’re here to help!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Sifan Xu<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Associate Professor and Graduate Programs Coordinator for the Tombras School of Advertising and Public Relations<\/p>\n\n\n\n

sifanxu@utk.edu<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Jenny Crowley<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Associate Professor and CCI Director for College-Wide Graduate Programs<\/p>\n\n\n\n

865-974-1144<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/a><\/a>jcrowle3@utk.edu<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Communication & Information graduate programs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Strategic and Digital Communication, MSCI (online)<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Admissions and aid<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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