Credit Opportunities

Purdue University’s Brian Lamb School of Communication offers academic credit that can be counted toward the online MS in Communication degree for select experiences. For more information, please contact an enrollment counselor.

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Noncredit to credit pathways

Accreditation in Public Relations

Purdue recognizes the expertise you have demonstrated through earning the Accreditation in Public Relations credential. If you apply and are admitted to our 100% online MS in Communication program, you will receive six credits (two courses) toward your degree because of your APR distinction. This represents a 20% reduction in tuition and fees, and an accelerated time to degree completion. Don’t have an APR? Learn more here. 

Purdue’s Data Storytelling Certificate

When you complete Purdue University’s online Data Storytelling Certificate, you are eligible to count this experience as three elective credits toward Purdue’s online MS in Communication.  

Purdue’s Digital Media Analytics Certificate

When you complete Purdue University’s online Digital Media Analytics Certificate, you are eligible to count this experience as three elective credits toward Purdue’s online MS in Communication.  

Simplilearn’s Digital Marketing Certificate

Purdue University has partnered with Simplilearn to offer a digital marketing certificate. Those who have earned this certification can apply this experience as six credits toward the online MS in Communication degree.

Credit transfer pathways

Purdue’s Online Graduate Certificate in Strategic Communication Management

This nine-credit graduate certificate transfers directly to the online MS in Communication program.

Purdue’s Online Graduate Certificate in Communication and Leadership

This 12-credit graduate certificate transfers directly to the online MS in Communication program.

Purdue’s Master of Corporate Training and Communication

Up to four courses from the online master’s program in corporate training and communication can be applied to the online MS in Communication. Please speak to your advisor for more information.

Purdue’s Online Graduate Certificate in Instructional Design

Offered by Purdue University’s Department of Curriculum and Instruction, students who complete the online Instructional Design graduate certificate can use up to nine credits from this certificate toward the online MS in Communication degree as elective classes.