Master’s in Interpersonal Communication Degree
Develop a Fundamental Knowledge of Communication with Liberty’s MA in Professional Communication – Interpersonal Communication Degree
Have the small details of conversation always fascinated you? Perhaps, at some time or another, you found yourself studying someone you were in conversation with – picking up nonverbal cues and subtext in the way someone communicates. If that sounds like you, Liberty’s Master of Arts (MA) in Professional Communication – Interpersonal Communication may be for you. This degree program can help equip you with an understanding of how people and entities communicate their respective messages – and help you craft your own messages.
Because interpersonal communication is something that nearly everyone practices on a daily basis, it is important to study the oft-overlooked skills taught in this degree program. Our interpersonal communication classes can also help you serve others better – at work, at home, in church, or in a hobby group.
Credit Hours
View CoursesNext start date: Aug 18, 2025
Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC
Highlights
Highlights of Our Master’s in Professional and Interpersonal Communication Degree
Earn a Degree Backed by Trusted Accreditation
Your education should be built on a foundation you can trust. Liberty University is regionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), ensuring that your degree meets rigorous academic standards. This accreditation also means your credits are more likely to transfer and your degree is respected by employers and graduate schools alike.
Learn by Doing, Not Just Listening
We believe the best way to master communication is to practice it. That’s why our program emphasizes experiential learning and hands-on application. From your first semester, you’ll engage in projects that mirror real-world challenges, helping you to step into professional settings with skill and experience.
Build a Portfolio That Opens Doors
Your résumé should show more than your education, it should showcase your abilities. At Liberty, you’ll have the chance to work directly with our radio and television studios, contribute to our on-campus sports network, and take part in client-based promotional projects. These experiences not only strengthen your skills, they help you build a standout professional portfolio before graduation.
Study Under Faculty Who Lead by Example
Our instructors don’t just teach communication, they live it. Many of our professors are actively working in the media and communication field, bringing up-to-date industry knowledge into every class. Their blend of academic excellence and practical experience can help ensure that you’re studying under professionals who know what it takes to succeed.
Grow Your Character as You Grow Your Career
At Liberty, we’re committed to helping you become more than a media professional, we want to help you become a leader of integrity. As a nonprofit Christian university, we emphasize ethical communication grounded in faith and character. You can be equipped to start your career journey.
Career Potential
What Can You Do with a Professional Communications – Master’s in Interpersonal Communications Degree?
Liberty University’s Master of Arts in Professional Communication with a specialization in Interpersonal Communication can help prepare you for the following occupations:
- College instructor
- Content manager
- Director of communication
- Nonprofit development director
- Promotions manager
- Special events coordinator
#4 Best College Campus in America
At Liberty, you’ll find an affordable, high-quality education designed to help equip students like you for the real world. Our commitment to excellence has earned us recognition as the #4 Best College Campus in America by Niche.com.
Earning your degree from a nonprofit university with state-of-the-art resources like ours can help set you apart from your peers.
Courses
What Will You Study in Our Professional Communication Master’s Degree – Interpersonal Communication?
This degree program consists of interpersonal communication classes, elective courses, and theory and research courses.
The interpersonal communication specialization section of this degree program offers you flexibility to choose courses from a list of options. Topics you could study may include interpersonal communication theory and practice, small group and team communications, listening and nonverbal communication, communication and conflict, and intercultural communication.
In addition, our interpersonal communication master’s degree features an elective course section. Here, you are able to choose different graduate-level communications and strategic communication courses. There are a bevy of topic available for study – including strategic storytelling; video, social, and mobile promotion; strategic media; or emerging trends in strategic communications.
In the theory and research section, you will study communication theory and practices as well as communication research design. You will then complete a thesis defense or a final project. This step is to be taken upon completion of every other course, including the interpersonal communication specialization.
Additional Degree Information
Featured Interpersonal Communication Courses
COMS 552 – Leadership Communication
COMS 524 – Small Group and Team Communications
COMS 558 – Listening and Nonverbal Communication
COMS 660 – Communication and Conflict
Degree Information
- This program falls under the School of Communication and the Arts
- View the Degree Completion Plan
- Check out our course catalog
- Transfer in up to 50% of the degree total
BENEFITS
Why Choose Liberty’s Master’s Degree in Interpersonal Communication?
Be Equipped to Lead with Purpose
At Liberty, our mission to Train Champions for Christ guides everything we do, and that includes helping you thrive in your academic and professional life. From day 1, you’ll be supported with world-class resources, a faith-based community, and professors who are committed to your success. We’ve designed your experience to go beyond the classroom so you can grow in character, skill, and confidence.
A University That Employers Trust
Your degree should carry weight, and Liberty’s reputation makes sure it does. We’re regionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), a mark of academic excellence recognized nationwide. With faculty who bring years of industry and academic experience into every course, you’ll receive a master’s-level education that’s respected in both professional and academic circles.
Train with Professional Tools and Facilities
When you’re preparing for a career in communication, hands-on access to professional equipment is essential, and Liberty delivers. Our School of Communication and the Arts is equipped with over $1 million in industry-grade tools and media resources. Whether you’re producing video content, editing sound, or preparing broadcast material, you’ll have full access to the technology professionals use every day.
Build Experience That Sets You Apart
Real-world experience is a key part of your journey at Liberty. You’ll have opportunities to work with our radio station, contribute to the Liberty Champion newspaper, produce content for the Liberty Flames Sports Network (LFSN), and take part in live broadcasts, TV ads, and more. These experiences help you build a portfolio that makes your résumé shine and can help prepare you to step into the field of communication.
Admissions
How Do You Become a MA in Interpersonal Communication Student?
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 transcripts showing a regionally or nationally accredited bachelor’s degree with at least a 3.0 GPA for admission in good standing
- 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
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