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M.A. in Communication

Residential Master’s Degree in Communication

Through Liberty’s Master of Arts in Communication, you’ll develop your personal leadership style as you study communication competencies, theories, and research from a Christian worldview. Our program cultivates your skills in criticism, small group communication, listening and nonverbal communication, and conflict management. And you’ll grow in your understanding of knowledge theory, interpersonal communication, leadership, and strategies and tactics of persuasion.

This degree program requires you to complete either a thesis, comprehensive exam, or a thesis project and prepares you to either teach or move into a doctoral program.

Learn How To

  • Communicate effectively in order to change attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors
  • Develop your individual communication style and learn techniques for managing conflict
  • Jump-start your career with a professional job search
  • Apply communication theory within the context of ministry
  • Be a successful team payer and resolve conflict

Academics: Communication (M.A.)

Credit Hours

33 credit hours

Degree Completion Plan (DCP)

Communication (M.A.) DCP

Admissions Requirements

Find M.A. in Communication admissions requirements.

Residential Graduate Manual

Residential Graduate Manual 2023-2024 (PDF)

Communication Courses

  • Strategic Storytelling (STCO 526)
  • Professional Communication & Nonprofit Development (COMS 630)
  • Communication and Conflict (COMS 560)
  •  Event Planning & Donor Relations (COMS 640)
  • Strategic Communication Campaigns for the Digital Age (STCO 658)

Start Your Career in Professional Communication


Career Opportunities in Communication

  • College Instructor
  • Content Manager
  • Director of Communication
  • Special Events Coordinator
  • Promotions Manager
  • Nonprofit Development Director 
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