Spring Arbor University

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Master of Arts in Communication

Graduate studies in communication at Spring Arbor University offer aspiring scholars and working professionals the opportunity to hone their skill sets and advance their careers without interrupting their schedules.

The Master of Arts in Communication is a 38-semester hour program which brings both theoretical and Christian perspectives to bear on practical problems and provides you with a foundational understanding of communication through an interdisciplinary foundation and core of 14-17 semester hours.

An additional 12 semester hours (minimum) of coursework will be accomplished in the specific concentration plus appropriate electives and a culminating activity (thesis or portfolio) of 2 semester hours allows you to design, implement and evaluate a project which effectively applies an interdisciplinary understanding of communication studies to a real-life situation.

The 15-hour certificate is suitable for those who want to document their professional growth or expertise for advancement in their profession, or who simply want to understand communication issues better so they can do a better job.

Concentrations include:

  • Leadership
  • Ministry
  • New Media
  • Professional Writing
  • Education

RequirementsA completed bachelor's degree or master's degree is required, with a GPA of at least 3.0 (4.0 scale); writing sample; official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate course work; three recommendations; personal goals statement; browser checkup.
On Campus RequirementSome programs require up to one-week residencies at the main campus or another specified location.
Delivery FormatEntirely Online
Education LevelMaster
Cost Per CreditUndergraduate average cost per credit - $447; Graduate average cost per credit - $525
Credits Required38
Credits to Complete38
Number of starts Dates2