2018-2019 Catalog 
    
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2018-2019 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Professional Communication, MA


The Master of Arts in Professional Communication (MAPC) program provides students with theoretical grounding and practical experiences to apply rhetorical and ethical communication concepts needed to succeed responsibly in a range of professions, including organization, industry, business, and academic communities.

Program Learning Outcomes


  • Core Knowledge: Graduate students will define, identify, and apply the rhetorical conventions and strategies appropriate to communicating effectively and ethically to varied audiences.
  • Scholarly Communication: Graduate students will write and edit a substantial amount of revised prose, meeting standards and applying conventions defined by the field of communication.
  • Professionalism: Graduate students will produce written, oral and digital communication of high quality consistent with their professional concentration and focus.
  • Research: Graduate students will conduct skilled and ethical research in the field of communication and contribute original knowledge in their chosen industry and profession.