Program Overview

Program Overview

The Master of Professional Studies (MPS) is a graduate professional studies degree that consists of 30 hours of interdisciplinary coursework. This degree is available in several concentration areas.

Admission Requirements

• General Graduate Admissions Requirements
• Procedures
• International Students
• Resident Classification
• Resident Alien
• Admissions Classifications
• Admission to the Graduate College
• Special Admissions
• Veteran's Benefits

Degree Requirements and Requisites

Required Core Courses: 12 hours

Required Concentration Courses: 18 hours

Total Degree Requirement: 30 hours

Undergraduate Fast Track Program

Program Long Title

Professional Studies, Media and Strategic Communication Concentration, M.P.S.

College/School

Interdisciplinary Studies

Department(s)

Professional Studies

Catalog Full Description

The Master of Professional Studies (MPS) - This graduate professional studies degree consists of 30 hours of interdisciplinary coursework. This degree is available in several concentration areas.

Media and Strategic Communication

Prepares you to lead in the exciting field of media and communication. The professional will acquire skills in the area of event planning and promotion, public relations, marketing, and other key communication areas.

Degree Requirements

• Required Core Courses: 12 hours
• Required Concentration Courses: 18 hours
• Total Degree Requirement: 30 hours

Registration and Enrollment

• The School Year
• Fees and Expenses
• Graduate Courses
• Credit Hour Definition
• Grading
• Grading System
• Quality Points
• Grade of I (Incomplete)
• Quality of Work
• Course Repetition Policy
• Permissible Loads
• Change of Major
• Graduate Academic Fresh Start

Student Support Services

• Research Opportunities
• Centers of Excellence
• Student Support Services
• Campus Health Services
• Student Complaint Procedures