Overview
Online Master of Arts in Professional Communication Program Overview
Enhance your communication skills and learn the application of professional communication to effectively reach a variety of audiences with the online Master of Arts in Professional Communication. The online professional communication master's degree program is ideal for those working for any company requiring audience messaging capabilities in advertising and public relations campaigns, social media content creation, internal organizational analysis, media production and more.
Interact one-on-one with distinguished faculty in dynamic communication courses with topics like advertising and public relations strategies, pop culture, social media, and professional writing and presentation and gain skills applicable to any industry. Offering projects tailored to your professional goals, the online M.A. in Professional Communication helps you apply what you learn immediately.
In the online professional communication program, you will:
- Study the impact of technology and social media on the communication process as well as how outlets like YouTube, TV, advertisements, gaming, etc. influence identity and collective understanding
- Complete an integrated social media plan with objectives, strategies, tactics and key performance indicators
- Explore advanced issues in advertising and public relations and how practitioners respond to and manage events
- Learn the fundamentals of qualitative and rhetorical research methods and have the opportunity to write up your own studies from question formulation through interpretation and conclusion
- Complete either a Thesis or Capstone Project demonstrating knowledge gained in the program
- Study the impact of technology and social media on the communication process as well as how outlets like YouTube, TV, advertisements, gaming, etc. influence identity and collective understanding
- Complete an integrated social media plan with objectives, strategies, tactics and key performance indicators
- Explore advanced issues in advertising and public relations and how practitioners respond to and manage events
- Learn the fundamentals of qualitative and rhetorical research methods and have the opportunity to write up your own studies from question formulation through interpretation and conclusion
- Complete either a Thesis or Capstone Project demonstrating knowledge gained in the program
The online professional communication master’s degree program prepares you for roles such as:
- Public Relations Manager
- Internal Communications Manager
- Marketing Consultant
- Political Campaign Manager
- Marketing Communications Manager
- Social Media Content Creator
- Social Media Specialist
- Public Relations Manager
- Internal Communications Manager
- Marketing Consultant
- Political Campaign Manager
- Marketing Communications Manager
- Social Media Content Creator
- Social Media Specialist
Tuition
SUU offers students the opportunity to earn their online degree with affordable, pay-as-you-go tuition, which includes all fees.
Tuition breakdown:
| Program | Per Credit Hour | Per Course | Per Program |
|---|---|---|---|
| M.A. – Professional Communication | $375 | $1,125 | $13,500* |
Calendar
The Master of Arts in Professional Communication is delivered in an online format ideal for working professionals, conveniently featuring multiple start dates each year. Choose the start date that's best for you.
Now enrolling:
| Term | Start Date | Application Deadline | Document Deadline | Registration Deadline | Tuition Deadline | Last Class Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall B | 11/2/20 | 10/19/20 | 10/26/20 | 10/28/20 | 11/2/20 | 12/27/20 |
| Spring A | 1/11/21 | 12/28/20 | 1/4/21 | 1/6/21 | 1/11/21 | 2/28/21 |
| Spring B | 3/8/21 | 2/22/21 | 3/1/21 | 3/3/21 | 3/8/21 | 4/25/21 |
| Summer A | 5/17/21 | 5/3/21 | 5/10/21 | 5/12/21 | 5/17/21 | 7/4/21 |
| Summer B | 7/6/21 | 6/22/21 | 6/29/21 | 6/30/21 | 7/6/21 | 8/22/21 |
| Fall I | 9/8/21 | 8/25/21 | 9/1/21 | 9/3/21 | 9/8/21 | 10/24/21 |
| Fall II | 10/25/21 | 10/11/21 | 10/18/21 | 10/20/21 | 10/25/21 | 12/13/21 |
Admissions
At SUU, we’ve streamlined the admission process to help you get started quickly and easily. Please read the requirements for the M.A. in Professional Communication online program, including what additional materials you need and where you should send them.
You must meet the following requirements for admission to the Master of Arts in Professional Communication program.
- Submit graduate application and $60 non-refundable application fee
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited university
- Official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended
- Full Admission: Cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or in the last 60 hours (whichever is higher) OR
- Conditional Admission: Conditional admission may be granted based on a cumulative undergraduate GPA of 2.7 or in the last 60 hours (whichever is higher)
- Three references to be provided on the online application form
- Letter of Intent
- This is a brief (500-word limit) description of the applicant’s goals and expectations in pursuing a graduate degree
- Writing Sample from previous coursework or professional activities; 1,000-word minimum may be met through one or multiple samples (should not exceed 3,000 words)
Official transcripts, test scores and other documents should be sent directly from the granting institution(s) to:
Email address
[email protected]
Mail address
Admissions Office
Southern Utah University
PO Box 8008
Cedar City, Utah 84720
Courses
The Master of Arts in Professional Communication online curriculum is comprised of 36 credit hours including 18 credit hours of core courses plus a capstone and 18 elective credit hours.
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