94 Telitha E. Lindquist College of Arts & Humanities have these scores may be admitted provisionally to the program upon review. If they are able to perform satisfactorily in their first semester, their provisional status may be amended. Acceptance into Program Each applicant is accepted on an individual basis. Ideal applicants will present a strong overall previous academic record, positive letters of recommendation, professional accomplishment, and an appropriate GRE score. An ideal class will consist of working professionals with a wide variety of backgrounds in for-profit, government or non-profit organizations. Ethnic diversity is a plus. The MPC program will have limited enrollment. Elective Courses from Other Universities Related graduate-level courses from other universities may be accepted with permission of the MPC director. Transfer Credit Transfer credit must be approved by the program director and cannot exceed 12 hours. Transfer classes must be at an appropriate level and fulfill the objectives of the MPC. No courses for which credit was used to fulfill requirements of another degree may be used toward the MPC degree. Grade Requirements To earn the MPC degree, candidates must complete all MPC courses with a grade of B- or higher and a grade of C or better in all non-MPC graduate courses. The overall program GPA must be 3.0 or higher. Failure to maintain a 3.0 grade point average, or two consecutive course sessions where a grade lower than C- has been earned, will result in academic probation in accordance with departmental policies. Graduation Requirements 1. 37 credit hours, at least 28 at the 6000-level. 2. Grades of B- or better in all MPC courses and grades of C or better in all non-MPC courses. 3. Overall GPA o f at le ast 3. o. 4. Successful completion of thesis/project. Time for Degree Completion MPC students have a maximum of six calendar years to complete their degree requirements, starting from the first semester during which the student has registered and begun taking classes. Students who exceed this requirement may submit a letter of appeal to the MPC director to request that this requirement be waived. Students who fail to enroll in MPC courses for three consecutive semesters must apply for readmission to the program. In order to ensure timely progress through the program, students must consult with an MPC advisor every Fall Semester. Students who, for any reason, do not finish their thesis or project or program of courses within the two-year framework suggested in this program, must pay continuing enrollment and tuition every semester. Course Requirements for MPC Prerequisites to WSU's MPC program (6 credit hours) • COMM 3000 - Communication Theory (3) • COMM 3150 - Communication Research Methods (3) or equivalent These two courses must be taken within five years of admission to MPC program. Required Core WSU MPC Courses (22 credit hours) • MPC 6000 - Introduction to Graduate Studies for a Master in Professional Communication (l) • MPC 6100 - Team Building and Facilitation (3) • MPC 6150 - Writing for Professional Communicators (3) • MPC 6200 - Presentational Speaking and Visual Communication for the Workplace (2) • MPC 6300 - New Media in Professional Communication (3) • MPC 6400 - Communicating Organizational Leadership (3) • MPC 6600 - Strategic Communication (3) • MPC 6700 - Research Methods for Professional Communication (3) • MPC 6800 - Advanced Communication Research and Writing (l) Required Thesis or Project Courses (6 credit hours) • MPC 6900 - Thesis/Project I (3) • MPC 6950 - Thesis/Project II (3) Elective Master's-level Courses (9 credit hours) Elective Variable Topic Course • MPC 6500 - Topics in Professional Communication (3) Elective Interdisciplinary Courses Students may select no more than three courses (nine credit ho u rs) fro m thefo How ing WS U m as ter s p ro g ra m cou rs es (with the permission of the MPC director and/or fulfillment of prerequisite courses). • MBA 6140 - Marketing Management (3) • MBA 6170 - Corporate Communications (3) • MBA 6530 - E-Business (3) • MBA 6540 - Negotiations (3) • MHA 6000 - Health Systems & the Healthcare Economy (3) • MHA 6400 - Strategic Health Planning and Marketing (3) • MED 6110 - Introduction to Classroom Management (3) • MED 6120 - Advanced Classroom Management (3) Elective Dual-designation Courses Students may select no more than two courses (six credit hours) from the following communication courses (with permission of the MPC director and/or fulfillment of prerequisite courses). • MPC 5080 - Intercultural Communication (3) [strongly recommended] • MPC 5090 - Gender and Communication (3) • MPC 5100 - Small Group Facilitation and Leadership (3) • MPC 5220 - Editing (3) [strongly recommended] • MPC 5440 - Public Relations Media and Campaigns (3) • MPC 5500 - Topics in Communication (3) • MPC 5550 - Organizational Communication (3) • MPC 5650 - Communication Law (3) Weber State University 2012-2013 Catalog