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The Master of Arts in Professional Communication is a new graduate program designed to meet the demands for trained communicators in a wide variety of professional roles. The degree will provide advanced training in analysis, design, delivery, and evaluation of communication in both business and nonprofit environments. Students may study traditional forms of written and oral communication and recent developments in communication technology. This degree will be of special interest to people seeking professional advancement in advertising, broadcasting, journalism, public relations, electronic media, corporate communications, and training and development. Professionals in other fields will find that this degree will help them improve their skills and increase their value to employers. The degree program is built around six core courses in Communication. In addition to completing this common core, students will pursue individualized programs that emphasize one specific communication discipline (Mass Communication, Speech Communication, or Theatre) as well as another area chosen from a variety of fields within the university. Examples of these areas are art and design, computer science, media services, professional writing, organizational communication, and communication technology. Students transferring credits from other southeastern colleges should investigate the Academic Common Market or contact ETSU School of Graduate Studies. For in-state residency rules contact ETSU School of Graduate Studies. Follow this link to the up-coming semester's graduate-level course offerings in Professional Communication. Admission Requirements Applicants must have a baccalaureate degree in any field from a regionally accredited institution with a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0.
Applicants must apply and be accepted to ETSU's School of Graduate Studies
Applicants must take the Graduate Record Examination and achieve test scores predictive of success in the program.
Applicants must provide three letters recommending admittance into the program. Applicants who do not meet all of the above requirements may ask for conditional admission, pending the completion of prerequisites. After admission, students shall consult with the graduate advisor to determine their academic needs and plan individualized programs of study. Graduate Courses Inquires about courses not listed should be directed to Dr. Jack Mooney (423) 439-4168 or Dr. Charles Roberts (423) 439-7577.
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