Master’s in Professional Comm. – Interpersonal Comm.

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Master of Arts (M.A.) in Professional Communication – Interpersonal Communication

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Advance Your Communication Skills to the Most Versatile and Professional Level with an M.A. in Professional Communication – Interpersonal Communication

Liberty University’s Master of Arts (M.A.) in Professional Communication – Interpersonal Communication offers you the opportunity to earn a graduate-level, career-enhancing credential that can help you master foundational communication skills and shape you into a master storyteller. This degree program is backed by accreditation through the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), our 7,000+ acre campus, and over $1 million in educational resources.

The interpersonal communication specialization offers you advanced training in the oft-overlooked aspects of communication. By studying topics such as listening and conflict resolution, you can become an expert communicator in both professional and personal settings. Request information or apply today to learn more about what a master’s degree in professional communication – interpersonal communication can do for you.

Pursue Your Degree with Confidence

  • Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
  • Become an asset to current and future employers with the combination of hard and soft skills you’ll learn through this program.
  • Our alumni have gone on to work with prestigious organizations like Genworth, Amazon Web Services, Kate Spade, and the Wounded Warrior Project.
  • As a student, you’ll have the opportunity to network with professors, peers, and other professionals.

 What Will You Learn?

  • Academic theories and practices in interpersonal communication
  • How communication can both cause and quell conflicts
  • How to communicate effectively with people from other cultures
  • How to properly construct and defend arguments
  • The soft skills of listening and nonverbal communication

Career Opportunities for Interpersonal Communication Graduates

  • Content manager
  • Director of communication
  • Motivational speaker
  • Researcher
  • Social media manager

Facilities and Resources Available to Interpersonal Communication Students

  • The curriculum is focused on experiential and hands-on learning.
  • You’ll receive training with over $1 million in state-of-the-art equipment and facilities.
  • You could develop your professional portfolio while working on our radio and television studios, on-campus sports network, client promotional projects, and student-run public relations firm and school newspaper.
  • This degree is career-focused with instructors who have both academic and professional credentials and many of them working in their field as they teach.
  • As a nonprofit, Christian university, we aim to help raise the next generation of media professionals with personal integrity and unshakable ethics grounded in the Christian faith.

Admission Requirements for Our Master’s Degree in Professional Communication – Interpersonal Communication

Every application is reviewed on a case-by-case basis, and all applicants must submit the following documents and meet the minimum requirements for admission:

  • Admission application
  • Official bachelor’s degree transcripts with a 3.0 GPA or higher
  • Self-certification form (for students who are in the final term of their bachelor’s degree)
  • Current Liberty undergraduate students seeking preliminary acceptance into a graduate program must complete a degree completion application through their ASIST account

These rates are reflective of academic year 2024-2025. Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.

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SACSCOC

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Residential

Transfer Credits

Transfer in up to 50% of the degree total

Next Start Date

Aug 18, 2025

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Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC

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