Professional Communication

MA

The Department of English offers an interdisciplinary Master of Arts degree in Professional Communication (MAPC). The program combines work in theory and research with a comprehensive emphasis on written, oral, and visual communication. Through coursework, close interactions with the faculty, and client-based projects, MAPC students learn theories, research methodologies, and practices of professional communication. Students have the flexibility to structure their studies to focus on areas such as marketing, writing, usability training, and teaching. Students come from a wide range of academic backgrounds. Most MAPC graduates become website designers, technical writers, teachers, trainers, or public relations professionals. Some students chose to continue their graduate work and pursue a PhD.

Certificate

A certificate in Health Communication is also offered to students in the MAPC program or to health professionals who wish to expand their communication skills.

 

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MAPC Grad Wins Emmy

MAPC graduate Bobby Rettew,'03, won an Emmy Award at the 2007 Midsouth Emmy ceremony for his work last year at WCNC-TV in Charlotte, NC. Rettew's show "Pain at the Pump" was honored in the Ne...read more

Article Based on Graduate's Thesis Becomes Required Reading

MAPC graduates’ theses and projects often yield important ideas that can benefit the profession. Kathy (Pringle) Jeep, 2005 MAPC graduate, took steps to get her ideas out to the profession by publi...read more