Major in Professional Communication
As organizations become more interrelated locally and globally, individuals who demonstrate effective communication skills will become increasingly 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.
“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.”
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Who is it for?
The Professional Communication major is ideal for individuals with an interest in administrative, supervisory or managerial positions which require an understanding of communication strategy and theory, critical analysis, and the management of organizations and group interactions.
Students may use a Professional Communication degree to launch their professional career or as the foundation for a graduate program or law school.
Careers
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;
CMST Major (10 courses, 30 credits)
All Professional Communication majors are required to take ALL of the following courses:
| CMST 010 | Introduction to Communication | 3 credit hours |
| CMST 052 | Introduction to Small Group Communication | 3 credit hours |
| CMST 053 | Argumentation | 3 credit hours |
| CMST 131 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 credit hours |
| CMST 154 | 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 008 | Media Writing | 3 credit hours |
| CMST 132 | Organizational Communication | 3 credit hours |
| CMST 134 | Communication and Conflict | 3 credit hours |
| CMST 140 | Intercultural Communication | 3 credit hours |
| CMST 165 | Ethics in Human Communication | 3 credit hours |
| COMM 166 | Mass Communication Theory and Research | 3 credit hours |
| Total electives for the major | 15 credit hours | |
| Total courses for the major | 30 credit hours |
CMST Minor (7 courses, 21 credits)
To complete a minor in Professional Communication, students are required to take:
| CMST 010 | Introduction to Communication | 3 credit hours |
| CMST 052 | Introduction to Small Group Communication | 3 credit hours |
| CMST 131 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 credit hours |
| CMST 134 | Communication and Conflict | 3 credit hours |
| CMST 154 | Persuasion | 3 credit hours |
| COMM 166 | Mass Communication Theory and Research | 3 credit hours |
| Mandatory courses | 18 credit hours |
In addition, CMST minors are required to take one additional CMST course other than CMST 155.
| Mandatory courses for the CMST minor | 18 credit hours | |
| One elective CMST course | 3 credit hours | |
| Total coursework for the CMST minor | 21 credit hours |
