Master of Arts in Professional Communication
The online Master of Arts in Professional Communication is an applied, professional degree designed to focus on advanced research, writing and presentation skills required for effectiveness in diverse communication industries. The practice-oriented program is ideal for those working for companies requiring audience messaging capabilities in advertising and public relations campaigns, social media content creation, strategy, and curation, internal organizational analysis, training and consulting, and media production. Candidates need not have a Bachelor's degree in Communication to apply, be accepted, or succeed in the program.
There are three courses of study for the SUU Master of Arts in Professional Communication:
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Accolades
Named one of the "15 Best Online Public Relations Degree Programs in 2021" and "Best Masters in Communication Programs in 2021" by Best Value Schools.
The Community for Accredited Online Schools ranked the Online MA in Communication among its Top 40 best online colleges in the nation.
SUU News: SUU Ranked Twice for Best Colleges Offering Online Learning
Where are our graduates now?
Sarah Alamshaw (class of 2013) is the Director of Brand Communications for the Seattle Mariners. Within her role, Sarah handles executive communications, crisis communications, and brand storytelling for the Major League baseball club. In addition to her role with the Mariners, Sarah has previously filled in as an online adjunct professor for SUU’s undergraduate Communication program, teaching Strategic Communication.
Holly Richardson (class of 2018) is a columnist for the Salt Lake Tribune, a volunteer marketing and communication director for a small nonprofit and a consultant for political campaign communications. In addition to career preparation, the MAPC program qualifies students to pursue more education. Aside from her writing and consulting, Holly is currently pursuing a Doctorate degree in Political Science with an emphasis in Nonprofit Management from the University of Utah.
Jean Noel Mugabo (class of 2024) is an outreach and program coordinator for the Organization for Refugee and Immigrant Success (ORIS). In his role, he connects refugees and immigrants to farmland opportunities in New Hampshire, providing them with technical assistance and training necessary to secure employment opportunities. Jean's passion for assisting refugees is rooted in his own experiences. He survived the 1994 genocide in Rwanda, which took the lives of over a million people.
