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    This program summary outlines the Communication Arts (MA) degree offered by Webster University. The MA in Communication Arts can be completed online or at the St. Louis campus, and aims to provide educators skills in language, literature, media and the arts. The degree requires 33 credit hours including core courses in interpersonal communication, visual communication, written communication, curriculum design, and applied research. An emphasis in general communication arts allows flexibility to design an individualized plan of study.

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    Communication Arts (MA)

    Communication Arts (MA)

    This program is offered by the School of Education. It is available Admission


    online and at the St. Louis home campus.
    Students who are interested in applying to this degree program
    Program Description should also see the Admission section of this catalog for general
    requirements.
    The communication arts master of arts (MA) is designed to
    provide educators from diverse educational backgrounds the Admission Requirements
    opportunity to study theoretical and practical developments in
    • Receipt of official transcripts from the baccalaureate granting
    language, literature, media and the arts. Students are encouraged
    institution.
    to learn by doing and, by doing, expand those skills essential
    • Undergraduate cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.
    to their professional growth. Courses and experiences in
    • Essay: What motivated you to seek an MA in communication
    communications allow students to explore career alternatives and
    arts? Based on the School of Education's mission statement,
    enhance their professional standing.
    the program description and learning outcomes, how do you
    Emphasis Area: think your participation in Webster's MA in communication
    arts will help you accomplish your personal and professional
    • General Communication Arts goals?

    Learning Outcomes Send all admissions materials to:

    • Refine oral, visual and written communication skills and Office of Admission
    understand the importance of language, media and the arts Webster University
    in the communication process. 470 E. Lockwood Ave.
    • Develop sound instructional and assessment strategies as St. Louis, MO 63119

    Degrees
    they create curriculum based on understanding of research,
    theory and practice in content areas such as language, Completed application files will be reviewed by the Graduate
    literature, reading, writing, media literacy and the visual and Department of Education.
    performing arts.
    • Promote creative thought and expression through leadership Advancement to Candidacy
    in schools and communities. Automatic Advancement to Candidacy based on 12 credit hours of
    • Develop skills and strategies to respond to diversity in 3.0 GPA graduate level communication arts courses.
    schools and communities.
    • Students use a variety of technological and information
    resources to gather and synthesize information to create and
    communicate knowledge.

    Requirements
    All communication arts majors, regardless of the emphasis
    chosen, take the following required courses:

    • COMM 5290 Interpersonal Communication (3 hours)


    • COMM 5270 Visual Communication (3 hours)
    • COMM 5280 Written Communication
    or COMM 5199 Teaching Writing (online) (3 hours)
    • COMM 5460 Curriculum Design (3 hours)
    (must be taken early in program)
    • COMM 5800 Applied Research (3 hours)
    (after COMM 5460 Curriculum Design)

    The 33 credit hours required for the degree must include the 15
    credit hours of required courses and 18 credit hours of electives.

    A final project is not a prerequisite for graduation in


    communication arts; however, each course usually has projects
    that must be completed before credit can be earned. Projects take
    the form of papers, presentations or curriculum units.

    Students are required to complete a Petition to Graduate the


    semester before they plan to graduate. Specific deadlines are
    posted in the School of Education academic calendar.

    Emphasis in General Communication Arts


    The general communication arts emphasis is individualized for
    the professional seeking flexibility in designing a master's degree.
    Options for earning credit exist in coursework and independent
    projects. This emphasis area is designed by the student and
    faculty advisor.

    Webster University 2019-2020 (Draft) Graduate Studies Catalog 1

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