Master of Arts in Communication

The Master of Arts degree in Communication is a 36-credit hour program designed to equip graduates with academic and professional skills related to the field of communication, providing the skills and knowledge needed for servant leadership in the community, educational, ministry, or professional organizations. The core courses are designed to expose graduate students to the theories, research methods, and contemporary trends in communication studies while improving their skills in public speaking, designing effective visual support for messages, using technology related to communication, and leading communication activities for groups.

Seven concentrations (18 hours each) are available in this program: Communication Leadership, Communication for Ministry, Communication Studies, Marketing Communication, Organizational Communication Management, Sports Communication, and Worship Studies.

The Communication Leadership concentration enables students to develop communication skills, competencies, and strategies needed by servant leaders to provide direction and influence in interpersonal, group, and organizational contexts.
The Communication for Ministry concentration provides students with in-depth knowledge of traditional and contemporary theories and practices related to the field of communication and applied to a ministry context. Students are prepared through their studies to enhance their skills as servant leaders for churches and ministries.
The Communication Studies concentration provides students with in-depth knowledge of traditional and contemporary communication theories, research, analysis, and practices related to communication as a field of study.
The Organizational Communication Management concentration enables students to apply knowledge of communication theories and research to communication practices related to organizations, equipping students to contribute their knowledge and skills as specialists in the ethical management of communication for organizations.
The Marketing Communication concentration equips students with knowledge and skills in communication and marketing theories and strategies to serve as marketing communication specialists for a variety of organizations.
The Sports Communication concentration equips students with knowledge and skills to serve as communication specialists in sport-related professions or organizations.
The Worship Studies concentration provides students with in-depth knowledge of traditional and contemporary theories and practices related to the field of communication, media, and worship. Students are prepared through their studies to enhance their skills as servant leaders for churches and ministries.

course	Credit hours
Required Core Curriculum	18
COMA 6300 - Introduction to Graduate Communication Studies COMA 6301 - Advanced Communication Theory COMA 6303 - Digital Media Communication COMA 6305 - Presentation Communication (S-L) COMA 6307 - Communication Leadership for Groups COMA 6309 - Social Media and Communication
Communication Leadership	18
MAL 6301 - Christian Worldview of Leadership MAL 6303 - Leadership in Conflict and Adversity MAL 6304 - Leadership Communication MANA 6312 - Communication and Business Behavior Elective: Any additional graduate-level COMA course selected in consultation with advisor. Elective: Any additional graduate-level program course selected in consultation with advisor.
Communication for Ministry	18
DISC 5302 - Biblical Servant Leadership MAGL 5321 - Sharing Gospel Faith MACM 5301 - Foundations of Christian Ministry MACM 6309 - Pastoral Care Elective: Any additional graduate-level COMA course selected in consultation with advisor. Elective: Any additional graduate-level program course selected in consultation with advisor.
Communication Studies Concentration	18
COMA 6310 - Rhetoric, Argumentation, and Advocacy COMA 6311 - Relational Communication COMA 6312 - Advanced Persuasive Communication COMA 6313 - Advanced Nonverbal Communication COMA 6314 - Intercultural Communication COMA 6315 - Communication Studies Graduate Internship or COMA 6316 - Communication Studies Graduate Research Project
Marketing Communication	18
COMA 6322 - Communication Campaigns MRKT 6312 - Consumer and Buyer Behavior MRKT 6321 - International Marketing MRKT 6331 - Marketing Analysis MRKT 6341 - Advanced Marketing Strategies Elective: Any additional graduate-level program course selected in consultation with advisor.
Organizational Communication Management Concentration	18
COMA 6320 - Organizational Communication COMA 6321 - Strategic Communication for Organizations COMA 6322 - Communication Campaigns COMA 6323 - Communication Consulting COMA 6324 - Communication for Global Organizations COMA 6325 - Organizational Communication Management Graduate Internship or COMA 6326 - Organizational Communication Management Graduate Research Project
Sports Communication Concentration	18
COMA 6321 - Strategic Communication for Organizations KNES 5330 - Sport Marketing KNES 5332 - Sport Facility and Event Management KNES 6326 - Psychology of Sport and Performance KNES 6330 - Legal and Ethical Issues in Sport (S-L) KNES 6331 - Business of Sport
Worship Studies Concentration	18
DISC 5302 - Biblical Servant Leadership WORS 5307 - History of Worship Song WORS 6303 - Spiritual Formation and Worship WORS 6316 - Worship Theology for Contemporary Ministry Electives: Any graduate COMA course selected in consultation with advisor Any additional graduate-level program course selected in consultation with advisor.
Total Credit Hours Required	36

(S-L) = Course(s) with field-based service-learning component.

Refer to individual course descriptions for course requisites.

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