Overview
Program Learning Outcomes of the Master of Arts in Professional Communication at Southern Utah University
- Students will deepen methodological understanding and develop specific research competencies designed to inform, connect with, and influence target audiences.
- Students will develop and refine skills to improve writing and speaking ability while learning to create compelling presentations based on research and critical-thinking exercises.
- Students will demonstrate a facility with new technologies and systematically explore the limits and impact of their use in professional communication situations.
- Students will develop and demonstrate an understanding of the central issues related to message design, dissemination, analysis, and impact related to diverse audiences regardless of size, demographic composition, or geographic location.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Communication and Professional Development
- Applied Communication Theory
- Qualitative Communication Research
- Quantitative Communication Research
- Professional Writing and Presentations
- Mediated Communication in Relationships
- Pop Culture Messages
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
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Disciplines
Communication Studies Corporate Communication View 244 other Masters in Communication Studies in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Official Transcripts: Arrange immediately with each college and/or university attended to send an official transcript. Transcripts submitted by the applicant are considered unofficial. Transcripts from different institutions accumulated on one transcript are not acceptable.
- Three References: Include names and full contact information for three persons who would be willing to provide insight into the applicant’s readiness to pursue a graduate degree.
- GPA Requirements: GPA Requirements. Students must have a minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0 either cumulative or in their last 60 credits to be considered for full admission. Students with a minimum GPA of 2.7 overall or in the last 60 hours of undergraduate work may be considered for conditional admission, but will not be eligible for graduate assistantships. Additionally, conditional admission is no guarantee of subsequent full admission.
Tuition Fee
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International
16552 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 8276 USD per semester during 12 months. -
National
16552 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 8276 USD per semester during 12 months. -
In-State
5114 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 2557 USD per semester during 12 months.
Living costs for Cedar City
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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