Radford University College of Graduate and Professional Studies Corporate and Professional Communication P.O. Box 6932 Radford, VA 24142 US   Phone: 1-540-831-5282 Fax: 1-540-831-5883   At a Glance Program Requirements Tuition & Financial Aid Institution Overview Important Dates Upcoming Events Degrees: Program Format: Master's M.S. - Corporate and Professional Communication On Campus   The Department of Communication offers a Master of Science in Corporate and Professional Communication designed to prepare students for a variety of careers in the public or private sector as well as for pursuing doctoral work. The degree allows students to focus their studies in specific areas of interest and offers both theoretical and practical applications in professional and corporate communication careers. The program is designed to prepare students for a turbulent business, economic, and social climate where effective communication is central to the success of organizations of all sizes, goals, and types. The goal of the program is to create individuals who possess a solid understanding of communication theory and practice and who are capable of making important contributions to contemporary organizations. Students who have graduated from the program enter fields where sophisticated communication skills and knowledge are important, e.g., public relations, human resources, human relations, management, teaching, training, and sales.     Accreditation Information:   # Of Credits Required:   Time To Degree:     Previous Degrees Pre-Requisite Courses International Student Requirements Requirements Qualifying Exam: Minimum Exam Score: GPA or Equivalent: English Proficiency: Research Competency: Clinical Internship:   Work Experience Volunteer Experience Publications Experience Foreign Language Requirement Other Requirements   Cost Per Credit Hour: $   Tuition:   Financial Aid Offered:       # of Students Enrolled Full Time: 500  # of Students Enrolled Part Time: 565  Average GPA:   Average Test Scores:   Charge Per Credit: $478  Annual Full Time Avg Institution Tuition: $7192  Financial Aid Offered: Yes  Average Work Experience:   Specializations:   # of Terms Per Year: Semester  Placement Percentage:   Historically Black:   Religious Affiliation: Not applicable