The Master of Public Administration/Master of Arts in Integrated Global Communication (MPA/MAIGC) Program is a dual degree offered by the College of Humanities and Social Sciences. The objective of this program is to allow students who are interested in serving as communications professionals in the government and nonprofit sectors to register concurrently in both the MPA and MAIGC programs. The public’s demand for information about of the actions of public sector organizations, especially in emergency situations, requires professionals well versed in how the public sector operates and how to communicate effectively with diverse audiences. This dual degree program combines preparation in public management and communication theory and practice to make graduates competitive in the growing public communication field.
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Program Format: Face-to-Face, Online or Hybrid
Number of Credits Hours: 54 Total Hours
Entry Terms: Fall
Time to Complete: Three-year Program
Application Deadlines:
Admission Requirements
To be admitted into the dual degree program, the applicant must specify the option at the time of application to the Graduate School. Students interested in applying for the dual degree option MPA/MAIGC Program should consult with either the MPA Director or the MAIGC Director with regard to admission requirements and required courses. The following are requirements beyond the general Ƶ Graduate Admissions requirements:
MPA/MAIGC applications will be considered by a joint MPA and MAIGC committee of faculty who regularly teach in their respective programs.
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The Master of Public Administration
The Master of Public Administration/Master of Arts in Integrated Global Communication (MPA/MAIGC) Program is a dual degree offered by the College of Humanities and Social Sciences. The objective of this program is to allow students who are interested in serving as communications professionals in the government and nonprofit sectors to register concurrently in both the MPA and MAIGC programs. The public’s demand for information about of the actions of public sector organizations, especially in emergency situations, requires professionals well versed in how the public sector operates and how to communicate effectively with diverse audiences. This dual degree program combines preparation in public management and communication theory and practice to make graduates competitive in the growing public communication field.
M.A. in Integrated Global Communication
The M.A. in Integrated Global Communication (MAIGC) at Ƶ State University is a professional-oriented, 30-hour, four-semester graduate program. The MAIGC is a global communication master’s program in the Southeast that features an experimental learning module that requires students to go abroad. An innovative curriculum offers a balance of theory and skills important for a master’s program, and a cohort model builds collaboration and leadership skills. The Summer Engagement Abroad Module sends students abroad to study and observe communication in a foreign culture.
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Ƶ, Georgia 30144
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Ƶ, Georgia, 30144
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