Master of Arts in Professional Communication (M.A.)

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Degree Requirements

Core Menu (18 Credits)

COMM 6000 - Comm & Professional Development 1 Credit(s) (must be repeated for a total of 3 credits to meet requirements.)
COMM 6010 - Communication Theory 3 Credit(s)
COMM 6020 - Qualitative Communication Research 3 Credit(s)
COMM 6030 - Quantitative Communication Research 3 Credit(s)
COMM 6040 - Professional Writing & Presentations 3 Credit(s)

And either of the following Capstone Course:

COMM 6900 - Masters Capstone Thesis 3 Credit(s)
COMM 6910 - Masters Capstone Internship/Project 3 Credit(s)

Electives: (18 Credits)

Select from the following courses (12 credits) to complete your degree. Up to 6 elective credits may be taken from courses offered in SUU’s other master level programs.

COMM 6050 - Applied Communication Ethics 3 Credit(s)
COMM 6110 - Seminar in Interpersonal Communication 3 Credit(s)
COMM 6120 - Organizational Communication 3 Credit(s)
COMM 6135 - Health Communication 3 Credit(s)
COMM 6140 - Pop Culture Messages 3 Credit(s)
COMM 6210 - Strategic Communication Practices 3 Credit(s)
COMM 6220 - Contemporary Audience Analysis 3 Credit(s)
COMM 6230 - Social Media 3 Credit(s)
COMM 6240 - Current Issues in Communication 3 Credit(s) (repeatable up to 18 credits with different topics)
COMM 6850 - Individual Graduate Research 3 Credit(s) (Must be arranged in advance with a specific graduate faculty member.)
COMM 6891 - Individual Graduate Internship 3 Credit(s) (Must be arranged in advance with a specific graduate faculty member.)

Master of Arts in Professional Communication (M.A.)

Degree Requirements

Core Menu (18 Credits)

And either of the following Capstone Course:

Electives: (18 Credits)

Total Credits, M.A. Degree: 36