M.A. in Communication

Student Perspectives

"The broad-based nature of this program appealed to me. Within its multiple arenas, I've centered my attention on public speaking and cross-cultural communication, both of which figure into my need to relate to clients and employees in my international company. With 30 years of business experience, I have a lot of life learning to contribute to my cohort. On the other hand, this program and my classmates are rejuvenating me week by week. Graduate education energizes me!"
—Tom Hallquist, President Starline, Inc.

Developing creative and capable communicators

The M.A. in Communication is an innovative program that prepares graduate students to be creative and capable communicators in professional environments and personal settings. The program develops flexibility and multiple competencies from public speaking to conflict management, from interpersonal relations to multicultural communication. Graduates have invested their degrees in:

Advertising
Church ministry
College teaching
Communication technology
Corporate management
Design
Directing of training programs
Doctoral level research
Marketing

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Program Design

The program is designed to be completed in two academic years, including a short break during the summer.
Courses are taken one at a time.
Classes meet one evening, Saturday, and/or online each week.
One cohort begins each academic year in September. Additional starts will be scheduled if demand is high.

Key Program Values

Bethel seeks students who represent a diversity of ages and professions so that the learning group itself becomes a laboratory in communication.

Foundational theory
Sound communication theory is foundational to the curriculum.
Interactive learning
Reciprocal processes, such as questions, discussion, and differences in outlook, intensify learning. Diversity in student undergraduate majors, professions, ethnicity, and life experience enrich understanding.
Integrated courses
The fundamental principles of communication are examined and reinforced in all courses. Issues of faith and life are applied in the context of academic and professional relevance.
Technological competence
Current technology serves as a tool to enhance effective communication.
Christian faith
Christian principles provide guidance for responsible communication.
Transferable knowledge and skills
Students accrue knowledge and develop skills to increase professional and personal competency.

Policies

All program policies can be found in the Graduate School catalog. The catalog can be download here in Adobe Acrobat PDF format. Once the file is downloaded, you will be able to view and print the document using Adobe Acrobat Reader. If you do not have that program on your computer, follow this link to download a free copy of Adobe Acrobat Reader.