Catalog 2024-2025

Master of Arts in Professional Communication

The Master of Arts in Professional Communication (MAPC) introduces students to professional communication principles needed for success in a variety of fields and industries. Through a blend of theory and practice the program is designed for anyone wishing to develop their communication skills and knowledge. Students will gain experience with masterful presentation techniques, theories of organizational communication, crisis communication, conflict management and the effective use and evaluation of visuals and media. 

The program prepares students with training in oral, written and visual communication skills required of communication practitioners in a variety of 21st-century fields. 

UT's goal in developing this program centers on creating an inspiring, competitive and succinct professional program in communication rooted in real-world examples, cases and applications.  provides students with a diverse set of communication skills intended for large and small groups. Specific areas of study include persuasion, ethics, professional writing, intercultural studies, visual rhetoric, data presentation and synthesis, effective integration of digital communication tools, messaging strategy, negotiation and conflict management, and organizational communication and leadership. 

Degree Requirements

Core Courses (20 credits, all required)

 
MAPC 601Leadership and Professional Communication

4

MAPC 602Global Communication Design

4

MAPC 603Organizational and Strategic Communication

4

MAPC 604Conflict Resolution

4

MAPC 605Data Analytics and Research Strategies

4

Capstone Project or Thesis

  • Can be project or Publishable Scholarly Paper (See MAPC 700 docs)
  • Requires application submitted to the MAPC Executive Committee
  • MAPC Executive Committee and Director match faculty and students one-on-one
MAPC 700Capstone in Professional Communication

4

Elective Courses (8 credits from the following)

 
MAPC 610Digital Communication Practice

4

MAPC 611Emerging Technologies

4

MAPC 612Ethics and Communication Law

4

MAPC 613Popular Communication

4

MAPC 614Issues in Communication

4

MAPC 615Communication in Motion

4

MAPC 616Communication in the Academy

4

MAPC 617Creativity, Mindfulness, and Practice of Communication

4

MAPC 620Instructional Communication

4

MAPC 690Independent Study in MAPC

1-4 Variable

Total Credit Hours: 32