Master of Arts in Communication
Joanne Morgan, Program Director

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The Master of Arts in Communication degree (M.A. in Communication) is a 36-credit hour program designed to equip graduates with academic knowledge and professional skills related to the field of communication, which will enable them to provide effective servant leadership in educational, ministry, community, or professional organizations.

Four concentrations are available in this program: Communication Studies, Organizational Communication Management, Communication for Ministry, and Worship Leadership.

• The Communication Studies concentration provides students with in-depth knowledge of traditional and contemporary communication theories, research, analysis, and practices related to communication as a field of study.

• The Organizational Communication Management concentration enables students to apply knowledge of communication theories and research to communication practices related to organizations, equipping students to contribute their knowledge and skills as specialists in the ethical management of communication for organizations.

• The Communication for Ministry concentration provides students with in-depth knowledge of traditional and contemporary theories and practices related to the field of communication and applied to a ministry context. Students are prepared through their studies to enhance their skills as servant leaders for churches and ministries.

• The Worship Leadership concentration provides students with in-depth knowledge of traditional and contemporary theories and practices related to the field of communication, media, and worship. Students are prepared through their studies to enhance their skills as servant leaders for churches and ministries.

• No prerequisite course work is required for this program.

Admission
There are no additional requirements other than those required for admission to the graduate program at DBU.

Curriculum Overview
The M.A. in Communication degree has a required core curriculum (18 hours) and a choice of four concentrations:

• Communication for Ministry (18 hours)
• Communication Studies (18 hours)
• Organizational Communication Management (18 hours)
• Worship Leadership (18 hours)

Required Core Curriculum (18 Hours)

Communication for Ministry Concentration (18 Hours)

Communication Studies Concentration (18 Hours)

Organizational Communication Management Concentration (18 Hours)

Worship Leadership Concentration (18 Hours)

Total Credit Hours Required: Minimum 36 Hours

(S-L) = Course(s) with field-based service-learning component.

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Contact:
Joanne Morgan
Program Director
Communication Department
College of Fine Arts
214.333.6854
joannem@dbu.edu

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