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M.A. in Communications

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Public Address Concentration

The MA in Communication Studies with a concentration in public address allows students to concentrate their study in the public address context with special emphasis being given to rhetorical theory and methods of critcism.

The Public Address concentration is for students wishing to concentrate their study on legal, social and political rhetoric through traditional rhetorical methods and approaches. Students who plan on continuing their study in fields of law, theology, or communication will find a resourceful base for higher academic achievements. 

Upon successful completion of the MA in Communication Studies with a concentration in Public Address:

  • Demonstrate critical oral and written competencies as related to the study of public address
  • Apply knowledge of rhetorical theory in the practice and criticism of public address
  • Exhibit familiarity with current research methods and scholarship relevant to criticism of public address approaches
  • Conduct original research and criticism as it relates to the study of public address
  • Apply Christian ethics within the criticism and practice of public address