Spring and Summer 2010 Course Descriptions
Typically, you will take most of your courses during the first year of the program. You may choose to take courses during the summer, or you may choose to pursue an internship or work opportunity in the summer.
You will need to take five core courses as an MAPC student: English 850 (Research Methods), English 851 (Professional Writing), English 852 (Rhetorical Theory), English 853 (Visual Communication), and English 856 (Workplace Communication). These courses provide a foundation of theory and practice in the field of professional communication.
The number of electives you will take differs based on whether you choose to complete a thesis or a project. If you choose to complete a thesis, you will take three elective courses. You must also take six credits of English 891 (Masters Thesis Research). If you choose to complete a project, you will take four electives and English 892 (Masters Project). Please see the Specializations section for advice on choosing these electives.
MAPC courses are offered in rotation so that you will have the opportunity to take most courses once during your degree program. It is important to recognize that each course may be offered only once during the semesters in which you are taking courses, so you should plan carefully, in consultation with your advisor. Consult the semester-by-semester course list for more information.