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The Communication and Culture Department offers a major, minor and electives for undergraduates. An accelerated B.A./Master of Science in Professional Communications (M.S.P.C.) fifth-year free option is available for qualified Clark undergraduates. |
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Accelerated B.A./Master's Degree Program in Communications
Overview
The Master of Science in Professional Communications (M.S.P.C.)
is offered by the College of Continuing and Professional Education (COPACE) at
Clark University. The M.S.P.C. curriculum is designed to enhance communication
skills and managerial techniques through courses that integrate theoretical
models with practical application methods.
This professional degree is structured to provide the essential skills in
human resource training and development, marketing, communication design and
technologies. In addition to the
main concentrations (Human Resource Development and Training; Marketing
Communication, Communication Management), students may further specialize in such areas as: change
management, conflict management, intercultural management, and communication
design.
Program of Study
The M.S.P.C. involves 12 graduate courses, including both
required foundation courses and electives.The
required foundation courses are: Advanced Professional Communication;
Communication Theory and Research; Finance for the Communicator; Information
Systems Management and Technology; Intercultural Communication; and
Organizational Communication. During the senior year, students should
concentrate on completing foundation courses and, where possible, to complete
the internship. During the fifth
year students must complete the remaining foundation courses and take their
electives.
Departmental eligibility requirements
The M.S.P.C. is open to students from any Clark undergraduate major.
Students are required to complete an intake interview with the M.S.P.C. Accelerated
Degree Program
advisor and submit a one-page essay prior to the signing of the
Application Part 1
form issued by the Graduate School. This interview and essay are intended to assist prospective
students in assessing the appropriateness of the degree to their professional
aspirations. In addition, during
their tenure in the program, students with less than three years work
experience, will be required to complete a formal, one semester internship,
including a required internship seminar.
Program Advisor (Signature Required on Application: Part 1)
Max Hess
COPACE
Jonas Clark Hall
Room 111
508-793-7215
mhess@clarku.edu
Student
profiles
Recent graduates from the program have included the following:
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An undergraduate sociology major now works
as an advertising account manager. During the fifth year she completed
a for-credit internship working on a marketing plan for the Worcester
Airport.
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An undergraduate communications and
culture major, is now a marketing communications specialist in Bangkok,
Thailand.
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A double major in music and communication
and culture, is now a reporter for a television station.
Advice
for prospective students
The
majority of students in the M.S.P.C. degree program are working professionals.
The teaching methods in the degree programs are geared toward adult
learning styles and the classes are designed to be highly interactive and
project-oriented.
The program works best for students who are clear about their career
goals and how the degree can help them attain their professional objectives.
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