M.A. in Communications

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Graduate Communications

PURPOSE
The Master of Arts in Communication Studies, a 36 hour program, is an advanced communication degree that invites students to study and practice context-specific communication competencies, communication theory, and research that will enhance their individual communication abilities as they participate in leadership roles in media, ministry, business and education, while also preparing them for further graduate work in communication and related disciplines. The goal is to develop communication knowledge and expertise within the Christian worldview essential for functioning in a variety of communication contexts. 


LEARNING OUTCOMES
Upon successful completion of the M.A. in Communication Studies, students will:

  • demonstrate critical oral and written competencies in specialized contexts
  • apply knowledge of communication, rhetorical, or mass media theory
  • exhibit familiarity with current research methods and scholarship relevant to specialized contexts of communication
  • conduct original research
  • develop leadership capabilities relevant to specific contexts
  • apply Christian ethics in communication contexts