Master of Art in Professional Communication

The Master of Arts in Professional Communication (MAPC) provides the knowledge and skills for superior oral, written, and visual communication expertise. Our program is designed for people who seek the techniques and critical thinking required to be communication leaders in a changing workplace and wide range of industries. The Master of Arts in Professional Communication (MAPC) program is a 32-unit graduate program that can be completed in two years. Students complete four core and three concentration courses with one elective course. Full-time students enroll in courses each fall and spring semester. Courses are also available in the summer. The degree culminates in either a capstone or self-directed study with a culminating project, such as a reflective portfolio, analytical paper, academic research project, or relevant work or internship-related project. The communication profession, like many careers, has undergone significant transformation with the rise of digital platforms and its impact of influencers, with traditional media facing its own industry challenges. To gain additional skills and become adept at the knowledge and skills that are changing the way organizations reach their stakeholders, many successful professionals advance their careers by returning for a graduate degree to learn about current — and future — trends in communication strategies and implementation.