Fall Enrollment Course Registration

Course registration for fall enrollment is specific for each individual graduate program.

Select your program below to view fall enrollment registration information:

Communication Disorders (MS)

All incoming Fall 2012 graduate students will be pre-registered for the Fall semester during June by the Graduate Program Director, Sandy Cohn Thau. Registration will be based on the final transcripts on file in the Office of Graduate Admission.

• Students must submit official final transcripts for all courses taken to the Office of Graduate Admission by June 10. Students who applied using CSDCAS must submit official transcripts from all institutions to Emerson’s Office of Graduate Admission. Questions concerning transcripts should be addressed to gradapp@emerson.edu.
• Students must email their plans (where and when) for completing any remaining prerequisite courses to Sandra_Cohn_Thau@emerson.edu.
• Students must submit documentation of all the clinical observation hours completed in conjunction with a CSD course or program to Phyllis Meyers, Emerson College, CSD Department, 120 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02116.

After registration is processed, students will receive their schedules and drop/add information via email before they arrive on campus at orientation. Moreover, students will receive a packet from the Office of Accounts Management which will include student billing information. Pre-registration will be done for Fall 2012 only. For subsequent semesters, students will receive instructions on how to register.

Questions about the Communication Disorders program should be addressed to Sandra_Cohn_Thau@emerson.edu. Questions about Emerson College or its services should be directed to the Office of Graduate Admission at gradapp@emerson.edu or 617-824-8610.

Communication Management (MA)

All incoming Fall 2012 graduate students will be pre-registered for the Fall semester during June by the Graduate Program Director, Phillip Glenn.

• Each course is four credits. Students who take two or more courses are considered full-time students.
• Many graduate students pursue our master’s degree while working full-time; in such cases, taking more than two courses is not advisable.
• For students who plan to solely focus on full-time study, taking a third class is appropriate.
• In total, 40 credits are needed for completion of the program. Below are suggestions for taking one, two, or three courses during the Fall 2012 semester.
  • All incoming graduate students should take the required core course Communication Management Research Methods, CC 645.
  • Each student should also select one of the two following courses, depending on the chosen concentration:
    • Concentration 1: Human Resources & Employee Communication: Human Resources, CC638
    • Concentration 2: Public Relations & Stakeholder Communications: Stakeholder Relations and Communication, CC648
  • Students may also take a third elective course. A full list of options will be posted here when available, usually by mid-April.

After registration is processed, students will receive their schedules and drop/add information via email before they arrive on campus at orientation. Moreover, students will receive a packet from the Office of Accounts Management which will include student billing information. Pre-registration will be done for Fall 2012 only. For subsequent semesters, students will receive instructions on how to register.

Questions about the Communication Management program should be addressed to Phillip_Glenn@emerson.edu. Questions about Emerson College or its services should be directed to the Office of Graduate Admission at gradapp@emerson.edu or 617-824-8610.

Creative Writing (MFA)

All incoming graduate students for Fall 2012 will be pre-registered for the Fall semester during June by the Graduate Program Director, Frederick Reiken.

• Incoming students are advised to take at least two courses during the first semester.
• Students who opt to only take one course will be designated a part-time student.

After registration is processed, students will receive their schedules and drop/add information via email before they arrive on campus at orientation. Moreover, students will receive a packet from the Office of Accounts Management which will include student billing information. Pre-registration will be done for Fall 2012 only. For subsequent semesters, students will receive instructions on how to register.

Questions about the Creative Writing program should be addressed to Frederick_Reiken@emerson.edu. Questions about Emerson College or its services should be directed to the Office of Graduate Admission at gradapp@emerson.edu or 617-824-8610.

Global Marketing Communication and Advertising (MA)

All incoming graduate students for Fall 2012 will be pre-registered for the Fall semester during June by the Graduate Program Director, Thomas Vogel.

• The Fall schedule for all incoming GMCA students is the following:
  • GM601: Marketing Management in a Global Environment taught by Prof. Cathy Waters
  • GM620: Global Brand Management taught by Prof. William Anderson
  • GM636: Creative Thinking and Problem Solving taught by Prof. Thomas Vogel
  • GM604: Research Methods for Global Marketing Communication and Advertising taught by Dr. Seounme Han Youn

After registration is processed, students will receive their schedules and drop/add information via email before they arrive on campus at orientation. Moreover, students will receive a packet from the Office of Accounts Management which will include student billing information. Pre-registration will be done for Fall 2012 only. For subsequent semesters, students will receive instructions on how to register.

Questions about the Global Marketing Communication and Advertising program should be addressed to Thomas_Vogal@emerson.edu. Questions about Emerson College or its services should be directed to the Office of Graduate Admission at gradapp@emerson.edu or 617-824-8610.

Health Communication (MA)

For registration information, contact: Tim Edgar, Graduate Program Director

Questions about Emerson College or its services should be directed to the Office of Graduate Admission at gradapp@emerson.edu or 617-824-8610.

Integrated Marketing Communication (MA)

All incoming graduate students for Fall 2012 will automatically be registered in MK610 Marketing Management. Students who wish to add one or two additional courses (MK604 Research Methods and/or MK617 Consumer Behavior) will be able to add them during the summer, when they will hear from the IMC Graduate Program Director.

Journalism (MA)

All incoming graduate students for Fall 2012 must contact the Graduate Program Director, Manny Paraschos, to register for courses. Incoming students who register after August 15 must register in person.

• All incoming graduate students in broadcast and print & multimedia journalism must take two courses:
  • JR 600: Writing, Reporting Across the Media
    • Section 1 meets from 10:00 am–12:00 pm Tuesday and Thursday with a lab from 10:00 am-12:00 pm on Friday.
    • Section 2 meets from 10:00 am–12:00 pm Monday and Wednesday with a lab from 12:00 pm-2:00 pm on Friday.
• JR 601: News and Society
  • Students who have completed undergraduate coursework related to the history and principles of journalism can request to waive the JR 601 requirement. In order to waive JR 601, JR606 and/or JR615/6. In order to waive any of these courses, students must submit a syllabus or relevant course description to Professor Paraschos.

After registration is processed, students will receive their schedules and drop/add information via email before they arrive on campus at orientation. Moreover, students will receive a packet from the Office of Accounts Management which will include student billing information. Pre-registration will be done for Fall 2012 only. For subsequent semesters, students will receive instructions on how to register.

For any other questions about the program, feel free to contact Manny Paraschos. For general questions about Emerson College or the services we provide, please contact the Office of Graduate Admission at gradapp@emerson.edu or 617-824-8610.

Media Art (MFA)

All new graduate students for Fall 2012 will be pre-registered for the Fall semester during June by the Graduate Program Director, Jan Roberts-Breslin.

• In order to register for courses, incoming students must schedule a telephone academic advising appointment with Jan Roberts-Breslin. Please contact the program director via email at Jan_Roberts_Breslin@emerson.edu. Academic advising appointments will in early to mid June.
• MFA students are expected to take 3 courses per semester.

After registration is processed, students will receive their schedules and drop/add information via email before they arrive on campus at orientation. Moreover, students will receive a packet from the Office of Accounts Management which will include student billing information. Pre-registration will be done for Fall 2012 only. For subsequent semesters, students will receive instructions on how to register.

Questions about the Media Art program should be addressed to Jan_Roberts_Breslin@emerson.edu. Questions about Emerson College or its services should be directed to the Office of Graduate Admission at gradapp@emerson.edu or 617-824-8610.

Publishing and Writing (MA)

All new graduate students for Fall 2012 will be pre-registered for the Fall semester during June by Professor John Rodzvilla.

• Assistantships: Incoming students who were assigned assistantships will be contacted by the department by early September.
• Internships: Incoming student interested in internships must contact Career Services or email the department's internship coordinator Gian Lombardo.
• Computer purchases: Students interested in purchasing a computer or software at a discounted price should review Emerson’s discounted purchasing information online.
• Emerson Email: Once students submit their enrollment deposit, they will receive an email detailing how to set up an ECNet account and emerson.edu email account. Incoming students are advised to check their ECNet account regularly.

After registration is processed, students will receive their schedules and drop/add information via email before they arrive on campus at orientation. Moreover, students will receive a packet from the Office of Accounts Management which will include student billing information. Pre-registration will be done for Fall 2012 only. For subsequent semesters, students will receive instructions on how to register.

Questions about the Publishing and Writing program should be addressed to John_Rodzvilla@emerson.edu. Questions about Emerson College or its services should be directed to the Office of Graduate Admission at gradapp@emerson.edu or 617-824-8610.

Theatre Education (MA)

All new graduate students for Fall 2012 will be pre-registered for the Fall semester during June by the Graduate Program Director, Robert Colby.

• There are two tracks through the program, the Theatre Educator track and the Theatre and Community track.
• Students can access all the details about theatre education graduate program requirements in the Graduate Catalog.

After registration is processed, students will receive their schedules and drop/add information via email before they arrive on campus at orientation. Moreover, students will receive a packet from the Office of Accounts Management which will include student billing information. Pre-registration will be done for Fall 2012 only. For subsequent semesters, students will receive instructions on how to register.

Questions about the Theatre Education program should be addressed to Robert_Colby@emerson.edu. Questions about Emerson College or its services should be directed to the Office of Graduate Admission at gradapp@emerson.edu or 617-824-8610.