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_builder_version=&#8221;4.17.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/cla.purdue.edu\/communication\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/41BannerTemplateresized9.png&#8221; alt=&#8221;BA + MS Combined Degree Program Purdue University&#8221; title_text=&#8221;4+1BannerTemplate(resized)%919%93&#8243; align=&#8221;center&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h1><strong>Combined Bachelor&#8217;s and Master&#8217;s Degree in Communication for Lamb School Undergraduate Students\u00a0<\/strong><\/h1>\n<h2><strong>Accelerate your path to success by earning a Master&#8217;s degree online<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\">The combined degree in Communication program allows students to complete an undergraduate and graduate degree in Communication <strong>in as little as 4 years for 3 year degree students or 5 years for traditional students.<\/strong> Students in the program can take up to 12 credit hours that count toward both their Bachelor&#8217;s and Master\u2019s degree beginning in their junior year. The <strong>Master of Science in Communication degree is entirely online<\/strong>, so students can live and work anywhere after earning their bachelor\u2019s degree.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Master of Science in Communication program is focused on real world applications and is taught by a variety of industry experts. With a Master\u2019s in Communication, you will grow and expand your knowledge of a variety of communication topics including branding, business, marketing, politics, health communication, organizational communication, and public relations.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>Benefits<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Save Time. <\/strong>By earning up to 12 credits during your undergraduate program, you can earn the remaining 18 credits and complete your Master&#8217;s degree (30 credits) in as little as 3 semesters or one year.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Save Money. <\/strong>Up to 4 classes can be included in your undergraduate tuition, which saves up to $6,200 for in-state tuition and $9,800* for out of state tuition off the cost of a graduate degree.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Learn from anywhere. <\/strong>The Master of Science in Communication graduate program is 100% online and completely asynchronous, which gives you the flexibility to start your career after completing your undergraduate degree.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Set yourself apart in the job market. <\/strong>Communication professionals with Master&#8217;s degrees have greater earning potential and are more likely to hold supervisory roles.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Take courses and network with industry professionals. <\/strong>You&#8217;ll learn from instructors that are industry experts as well as classmates, many of whom are working professionals in the industry.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Have questions? Contact your academic advisor to get started.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: small\"><em>Estimates based on 2022-2023 tuition rates. 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