The Master of Arts degree in Communication is a 33 credit hour program designed to meet the educational and preparatory needs for communication professionals looking to advance their careers, individuals preparing to become professional educators of speech, media and communication, and individuals planning to pursue a Ph.D. in Communication or related field of study. The program will provide students with a strong theoretical foundation in classic and contemporary communication theories; training in contemporary communication methods and their applications across contexts; allow students to explore and teach media history and best practices within and with contemporary media, mass media, social media, and digital media in different communication contexts and; equip students grounded examples, applied experiences, and research opportunities and insights to make them ready contributors to their organizations and communities.