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Professional Communication - Master's Degree Curriculum The Master of Arts in Professional Communication degree is a 36-credit program requiring all degree recipients to complete: 1. The five-course core. 2. The practicum (COM 605), after at least 30 graduate credits and all the other Core classes. 3. The completion of four track courses and six hours of elective credit. The four tracks are Communication Management, Communication Consulting and Development, Public Relations, and General Professional Communication. Generally, Master’s students should plan to complete their Core requirements, with the exception of COM 604 and 605, in the first six or seven courses they take. Students must complete the program with a minimum 3.0 G.P.A. They have seven years from their first matriculation to complete all requirements for the degree. M.A. TRACK DESCRIPTIONS Communication Management: The Communication Management track provides students with advanced theoretical understanding and practical skills needed for successful leadership in interpersonal, group, and organizational communication. Coursework emphasizes how communication competence is achieved through analysis, problem-solving, teamwork, and conflict management. This track meets the needs of students in a variety of organizations who seek to improve their effectiveness as managers and leaders. Communication Management Track Requirements Four required courses (12 credit hours) COM 610 Communication Consulting and Development: The Communication Consulting and Development track provides students with the theoretical knowledge and technical skills necessary for assessing and enhancing the performance of organizational leaders, members, and teams. Broadly, coursework focuses on organizational communication consulting and training and development. Specifically, students will learn to improve organizational communication processes by assessing communication needs and patterns, crafting and implementing plans for individual and team development, and assessing organizational or individual outcomes. This track is best suited to experienced students who wish to develop careers in organizational and change management consulting, training and development, meeting facilitation, and executive coaching. Communication Consulting and Development Track Requirements Four required courses (12 credit hours) COM 612 Public Relations: Public relations is the management of communication between an organization and the publics upon which it depends and influences. This track seeks to develop students’ theoretical understanding of public relations as a strategic communication process and to enhance the practical skills necessary to implement and manage public relations activities. Students in this track typically are pursuing careers in corporate, nonprofit, or agency public relations. Public Relations Track Requirements Four required courses (12 credit hours) COM 613 All students in the first three tracks must also take elective courses totaling six hours: This requirement may be satisfied by taking two 3-credit courses from the other tracks or by taking a maximum of two 1.5-credit modules of COM 632-633 plus one 3-credit course. General Professional Communication: This option is intended for students interested in advanced study in the broad field of communication. Students who opt for this track can combine elective courses from across tracks to create a program that meets their personal and professional needs. In addition to the career paths identified in the other tracks, students may prepare for additional study at the doctoral level. TRACK REQUIREMENTS General Professional Communication Track Requirements Six courses (18 credit hours) selected from among the courses in any of the tracks. Students may not take more than two 1.5-credit modules to complete the track. Course Numbers and Titles Core (6 courses, 18 credits)
Track and Elective Courses (6 courses, 18 credits)
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