Master of Arts in Communication Online Degree Information

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Degree Title:	Master of Arts in Communication
College:	Marist College
Description:	The Master of Arts in Communication is a 30-credit graduate degree designed to serve those just emerging from baccalaureate studies in communication, as well as seasoned professionals already in the workplace. This unique program focuses on the management of communication between an organization and its strategic audiences, and empowers leaders to achieve successful outcomes in an environment of change. It shows students how to become effective communicators, and how communication can make them more effective leaders, with improved conflict resolution and negotiation skills. Those that aspire to careers in corporate communication, human resources, business management, consulting, professional coaching, corporate synergies, public relations, or related fields would benefit fully from Marist's Master of Arts in Communication.

Accreditation:	Marist College is regionally accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Universities. (?)
Delivery Format:	Part-time, 8-week online courses. Students take one class at a time and complete the MA in 2 years. Full-time option is available in a hybrid, online/on-campus format. Students complete the MA in 1 year. Program starts once per year (Fall semester only). (?)
Educational Level:	Master (?)
Language:	English
Requirements:	Completed Graduate Admissions Application, undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher, official transcripts of all prior undergraduate and graduate institutions attended, official GRE score report

Facts & Figures

Institutional Accrediting Agency: (?)
Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Address:
3399 North Road
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
US

Institution Type: (?)
Private, not-for-profit, Higher Education

Calendar Type:
Varies by program. See programs for more information.

Delivery Format: (?)
Online

Carnegie Classification: (?)
Master's College or University I

Technical Requirements:
A personal computer with a Pentium 166 processor, 32 MB of RAM, 28.8 modem (56K recommended), access to the World Wide Web via MS Explorer, Netscape 4.0, or America Online browser version 4.0, Microsoft Office 97 suite.

Geographic Restrictions:
None.

On-Campus Requirement:
There is no on-campus requirement.

Loans Offered:
Need-based financial assistance is available for matriculated students in the form of loans, grants, and scholarships. Veterans' benefits may also be available.