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East Tennessee State University College of Arts & Sciences Master of Arts in Professional Communication PO Box 70667 East Tennessee State University Johnson City, TN 37614 US   Phone: 1-423-439-4168   At a Glance Program Requirements Tuition & Financial Aid Institution Overview Important Dates Upcoming Events Degrees: Program Format: Master's M.A. Professional Communication On Campus   The Master of Arts in Professional Communication is a new graduate program designed to meet the demands for trained communicators in a wide variety of professional roles. The degree will provide advanced training in analysis, design, delivery, and evaluation of communication in both business and nonprofit environments. Students may study traditional forms of written and oral communication and recent developments in communication technology. This degree will be of special interest to people seeking professional advancement in advertising, broadcasting, journalism, public relations, electronic media, corporate communications, and training and development. Professionals in other fields will find that this degree will help them improve their skills and increase their value to employers. The degree program is built around six core courses in Communication. In addition to completing this common core, students will pursue individualized programs that emphasize one specific communication discipline (Mass Communication, Speech Communication, or Theatre) as well as another area chosen from a variety of fields within the university. Examples of these areas are art and design, computer science, media services, professional writing, organizational communication, and communication technology.     Accreditation Information:   # Of Credits Required:   Time To Degree:     Previous Degrees Pre-Requisite Courses International Student Requirements Requirements Qualifying Exam: GRE Minimum Exam Score: GPA or Equivalent: 3.0 English Proficiency: Yes Research Competency: Clinical Internship:   Work Experience Volunteer Experience Publications Experience Foreign Language Requirement Other Requirements A brief application essay of approximately 150-300 words(required by Graduate School).In the application essay, the applicant should be certain to express why the applicant desires a Master in Professional Communication,referencing possible topics of interest identified in the PCOM program. The essay is also an opportunity for the applicant to highlight or address strengths and/or weaknesses in the application materials (e.g., GRE and GPA scores).    Cost Per Credit Hour: $   Tuition:   Financial Aid Offered:       # of Students Enrolled Full Time: 1054  # of Students Enrolled Part Time: 898  Average GPA:   Average Test Scores:   Charge Per Credit: $913  Annual Full Time Avg Institution Tuition: $16323  Financial Aid Offered: Yes  Average Work Experience:   Specializations:   # of Terms Per Year: Semester  Placement Percentage:   Historically Black:   Religious Affiliation: Not applicable