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Degree Requirements

Degree Requirements

The Master of Arts in Professional Communication (PROCMN) requires 12 courses (46 credit hours). 

Course Title Quarter Hours
Autumn Quarter
PROCMN 500PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATION ORIENTATION AND RESIDENCY I 12
PROCMN 501THE FUTURE OF PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATION4
PROCMN 510DIGITAL MEDIA SKILLS FOR PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATION4
December Session
PROCMN 520WRITING FOR PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATION CAREERS4
PROCMN 530PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATION LAW, POLICY AND ETHICS2
Winter Quarter
PROCMN 540RESEARCH METHODS AND INSIGHTS FOR PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATION4
PROCMN 550EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION IN TEAMS4
Spring Quarter
PROCMN 580DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION IN PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATION4
PROCMN 570EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION WITH EMPLOYEES4
Summer Session I
PROCMN 560TOPICS IN PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATION4
PROCMN 590CHIEF COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER: ADVISING AND COUNSELING LEADERSHIP4
Summer Session II
PROCMN 599PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATION FINAL PROJECT AND RESIDENCY II6
Total Hours46
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The PROCMN 500 Professional Communication Orientation I and (Virtual) Residency occurs prior to the start of Autumn quarter, typically the Fri. and Sat. the week before Labor Day weekend.


Residencies

Students in the PROCMN program will participate in virtual residencies at the beginning and end of the program. These residencies allow students to further connect with fellow classmates, professors, college alumni and industry professionals. The program holds optional in-person networking events in Chicago for students and alumni.

Grade Requirements

All students are required to maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.000 in their coursework. If a student's cumulative GPA falls below 3.000, the student will be allowed to complete an additional 16 credits or 3 quarters (whichever comes first) to attain the 3.000 minimum GPA. If the cumulative GPA remains below a 3.000 at the conclusion of this time period, the student may be dismissed from the program. The student's cumulative and term GPAs along with overall academic performance will be factored into the dismissal decision.

 
 

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