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      Department of Communication

      Communication is an essential human activity that touches every part of our personal, professional and public lives. Effective communicators are able to analyze and understand complex matters, find solutions, and make a compelling case to support worthy ideas.

      The Department of Communication at FDU offers a flexible, versatile and relevant Master of Arts in Communication designed to be an asset to any individual with an interest in the role of communication in cultural, interpersonal, and public context.

      The M.A. in Communication degree is particularly relevant if you plan to enter, or seek to advance, as a corporate communication professional in areas such as public relations, marketing, human resources, investor relations, and media relations. It is also an excellent foundation if you are interested in pursuing advanced degrees in communication or related disciplines.

      Key attributes of the M.A. in Communication program:

      • The 30-credit program is based around a theory-based curriculum that incorporates communication principles and practices into applied learning.
      • There are seven required courses for the degree that focus on problem-solving, teamwork, writing and editing, research and analysis, oral and written presentation, and project management. Additional electives allow you to tailor your studies to your career goals and interests.
      • You have the option of participating in a 12-day international symposium on communication and culture at FDU’s historic Wroxton College in Oxfordshire, England. The seminar offers insights into communication worldwide, featuring panel discussion and lectures conducted by recognized international experts from business, academia, politics, and the media.
      • The GRE is not required for admission.

      The program is offered on FDU’s Florham Campus in Madison, NJ, and graduate assistantships and scholarships are available.

      For more information, visit FDU Graduate Admissions, or email us directly at grad@fdu.edu.

      I'm Dr. Kate Dunsmore Professor of Communication in Becton College here on the Florham campus. In our Department of Communication we feature the MA in Communication, which is ranked in the top 50 in North America. Focuses on versatility, work, life is ever changing. And we want our graduates to be able to be strong leaders, effective team members, and be able to express themselves, articulately in writing and in presentations. Within each of our courses at the grad level, we have opportunities for you to tailor assignments to most completely meet your interests-- To prepare you the best for the career that you have in mind for yourself. Our MA is 10 courses. This covers all these areas, and includes experiential learning, the capstone experience, where students are creating a portfolio ready project that is working with an external partner. My name is Gary Radford, I'm the Chair of the Department of Communication at Becton College. Everything's held together with communication. And it's very important that we understand that as a process in our individual lives, and the lives of our communities, and the lives of our planet. And encompasses conversations we have every day with our loved ones, to the political communication we're exposed to everyday on our televisions, to the communication we see everyday through our phones, through the internet. All of this holds us together. And it's very important that we understand what this is, how it works, and how we can make it better. Being able to understand and analyze complex matters, and find the solution in those matters and be able to make a persuasive case for your ideas. That is what sets our graduates apart. We are very flexible and versatile in figuring out what is the combination of courses that will meet your goals, your aspirations, and your self expression. Email us-- get in touch.

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