162 Telitha E. Lindquist College of Arts and Humanities Additional Admission Requirements for International Students All international students and any applicants educated outside the United States must demonstrate proficiency in English. Those whose native language is not English must submit an official score from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) of 550 (paper-based) or 213 (computer- based). The score may not be more than two years old. Equivalent IELTS score is also accepted in place of TOEFL. Students who do not 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. They must receive 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 31 at the 6000-level. Courses taken to fulfill prerequisites cannot count towards the 37 credit hours. 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. 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 on the thesis/ project track 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 Required Core Courses (22 credit hours) • MPC 6000 - Introduction to Graduate Studies for a Master in Professional Communication Credits: (l) • MPC 6100 - Team Building and Facilitation Credits: (3) • MPC 6150 - Writing for Professional Communicators Credits: (3) • MPC 6210 - Presentational Speaking in the Workplace Credits: (3) • MPC 6300 - New Media in Professional Communication Credits: (3) • MPC 6400 - Leadership Communication Credits: (3) • MPC 6600 - Strategic Communication Credits: (3) • MPC 6700 - Research Methods for Professional Communication Credits: (3) Electives (15 credit hours required) Students may choose to complete a 6 credit hour thesis or project, plus an additional 9 credit hours of elective master's level courses. OR Students may choose to take 15 credit hours of elective coursework in lieu of a thesis or project. Thesis/Project Track (6 credit hours) • MPC 6900 - Thesis/Project I Credits: (3) • MPC 6950 - Thesis/Project II Credits: (3) • 9 credit hours of master's level electives, chosen in consultation with the graduate program director. Coursework Track • 15 credit hours of elective master's level courses • At least 6 credit hours must come from MPC elective courses at the 6000 level. • No more than 6 credit hours of dual designated MPC courses at the 5000 level. • No more than 9 credit hours of graduate level courses outside the MPC program. • Students should choose electives in consultation with the graduate program director. Elective Master's-level Courses Elective Variable Topic Course • MPC 6500 - Topics in Professional Communication Credits: (3) Elective Interdisciplinary Courses With the permission of the MPC director and/orfulfillment of prerequisite courses. Classes not listed, including those at other universities may be accepted. Students may select no more than two courses (six credit hours) from the following WSU master's program courses (with the permission of the appropriate MPC graduate program advisor and/or fulfillment of prerequisite courses). • MBA 6140 - Marketing Management Credits: (3) • MBA 6170 - Corporate Communications Credits: (3) Weber State University 2013-2014 Catalog