Globally minded students
working toward a career in
public or international
relations will find that our
dual-degree public diplomacy
program offers a world of
possibilities. Offered jointly
by the
S.I. Newhouse School or
Communications and the
Maxwell School of Citizenship
and Public Affairs, the
program trains professionals to
carry out public communications
for governments, nongovernmental
organizations (NGOs) and the
private sector.
Public diplomacy is a new
field that has grown out of a
need for professionals who can
effectively communicate with
diverse national and
international audiences.
Cross-cultural communication
presents complex challenges. Our
students learn to skillfully
craft an organization's
messages, convey its vision and
explain its actions.