As organizations become more interrelated locally and globally, individuals who demonstrate effective communication skills will become more valuable. Professional communication helps students enhance their marketability in today's business environment through the integration of theory and practice and the development of essential interpersonal and organizational skills.
The degree is ideal for individuals with an interest in administrative, supervisory or managerial positions that require an understanding of communication strategy and theory, critical analysis, and the management of organizations and group interactions.
Students may use the degree to launch their professional career or as the foundation for graduate program or law school.
Advertising; broadcasting; business administration; corporate communications; health care administration; human resource manager; marketing and promotions; politics; publishing; public relations; public service administration; public speaking; speech writing.
Students are required to take all of the following courses:
| CMST 1000 | Introduction to Communication | 3 credit hours |
| CMST 2000 | Introduction to Small Group Communication | 3 credit hours |
| CMST 2100 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 credit hours |
| CMST 2310 | Argumentation | 3 credit hours |
| CMST 3300 | Persuasion | 3 credit hours |
| Total mandatory courses for the major | 15 credit hours |
In addition, students must choose five of the following six courses:
| ADPR 2200 | Media Writing | 3 credit hours |
| CMST 3100 | Communication and Conflict | 3 credit hours |
| CMST 3200 | Organizational Communication | 3 credit hours |
| CMST 3310 | Ethics in Human Communication | 3 credit hours |
| CMST 3410 | Intercultural Communication | 3 credit hours |
| COMM 4330 | Mass Communication Theory and Research | 3 credit hours |
| Total electives for the major | 15 credit hours | |
| Total courses for the major | 30 credit hours |
To complete a minor, students are required to take:
| CMST 1000 | Introduction to Communication | 3 credit hours |
| CMST 2100 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 credit hours |
| CMST 2000 | Introduction to Small Group Communication | 3 credit hours |
| CMST 3100 | Communication and Conflict | 3 credit hours |
| CMST 3300 | Persuasion | 3 credit hours |
| COMM 4400 | Mass Communication Theory and Research | 3 credit hours |
| Mandatory courses | 18 credit hours |
CMST minors also are required to take one CMST course other than CMST 155.
| Mandatory courses for the CMST minor | 18 credit hours | |
| One elective CMST course | 3 credit hours | |
| Total course work for the CMST minor | 21 credit hours |
Masters in Leadership Studies Student,
Professional Communications '05
Deputy Copy Chief / Days & Weekend
News Editor, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
"Marquette University's College of Professional Studies has been the best investment I've ever made. The faculty, staff and students have a spirit of excellence that flows outside the classroom and into the community. For me, it's not all about the grades, but it is all about the outcome and making a difference."
