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.

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

Refer to individual course descriptions for course requisites.

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

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