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Program checklist · Master of Arts

Master of Arts in Professional Communication (MA)

Southern Utah University · Cedar City, UT

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Program
Award
Master of Arts
Credential class
ceterms:MasterDegree
CIP
09.0101
Total credits (published)
36
Catalog edition
2026-2027 General Catalog [Current]
Checklist type
degree-program
Description
Location(s): Accelerated Program Campus , Close Online Campus Close Program Advisor Program Learning Outcomes CIP Code: 09.0101 Program Admission See Admissions Requirements for the program. Program Information Graduate students must complete their program within six (6) years of matriculation. All courses must be passed with a B- (2.7) or better to be counted in the degree. One C+ or C is allowed with permission of the Graduate Program Director; students will need to work with the Director to have it applied to their Degree Works audit. Students must earn a minimum overall GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale in order to graduate. Students who fail to maintain a 3.0 average will be placed on probation and may be dropped from the program.
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
230603
CourseShelf checklist
CK_230603_73cd9d2a
CollegeTransfer.Net
Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 61

Requirements to complete

Every course or condition the catalog lists, in the catalog's order.

Professional Communication Curriculum (36 Credits)

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    Core Courses (18 Credits)

    5 items
    1. COMM 6000
      Communication and Professional Development
      As published: “Communication and Professional Development 3 Credit(s)”
      3
    2. COMM 6010
      Applied Communication Theory
      As published: “Applied Communication Theory 3 Credit(s)”
      3
    3. COMM 6020
      Qualitative Communication Research
      As published: “Qualitative Communication Research 3 Credit(s)”
      3
    4. COMM 6030
      Quantitative Communication Research
      As published: “Quantitative Communication Research 3 Credit(s)”
      3
    5. COMM 6040
      Professional Writing and Presentations
      As published: “Professional Writing and Presentations 3 Credit(s)”
      3

    Capstone Course (3 Credits)

    2 items
    1. COMM 6900
      Masters Capstone Thesis
      As published: “Masters Capstone Thesis 3 Credit(s)”
      3
    2. COMM 6910
      Masters Capstone Project
      As published: “Masters Capstone Project 3 Credit(s)”
      3

    Elective Courses (18 Credits)

    10 items
    1. COMM 6110
      Mediated Communication in Relationships
      As published: “Mediated Communication in Relationships 3 Credit(s)”
      3
    2. COMM 6120
      Organizational Communication Strategies
      As published: “Organizational Communication Strategies 3 Credit(s)”
      3
    3. COMM 6140
      Pop Culture Messages
      As published: “Pop Culture Messages 3 Credit(s)”
      3
    4. COMM 6150
      Visual Literacy and Application
      As published: “Visual Literacy and Application 3 Credit(s)”
      3
    5. COMM 6160
      Communication and Digital Culture
      As published: “Communication and Digital Culture 3 Credit(s)”
      3
    6. COMM 6210
      Advertising and Public Relations Strategies
      As published: “Advertising and Public Relations Strategies 3 Credit(s)”
      3
    7. COMM 6230
      Professional Social Media
      As published: “Professional Social Media 3 Credit(s)”
      3
    8. COMM 6240
      Current Issues in Communication
      As published: “Current Issues in Communication 3 Credit(s) (repeatable up to 18 credits with different topics)”
      3
    9. COMM 6850
      Individual Graduate Research
      As published: “Individual Graduate Research 3 Credit(s) (must be arranged in advance with a specific graduate faculty member)”
      3
    10. COMM 6891
      Individual Graduate Internship
      As published: “Individual Graduate Internship 3 Credit(s) (must be arranged in advance with a specific graduate faculty member)”
      3

    Note

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      Source. Southern Utah University, catalog 2026-2027 General Catalog [Current] — https://catalog.suu.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=28&poid=10938. Captured page pages/0439.html.gz. Assembled from the institution's published catalog as captured; every record names its captured page and source URL. Assembled, not asserted.