The communication arts master of arts (MA) is designed to provide educators from diverse educational backgrounds the opportunity to study theoretical and practical developments in language, literature, media, and the arts. Students are encouraged to learn by doing and, by doing, expand those skills essential to their professional growth. Courses and experiences in communications allow students to earn state certification, explore career alternatives, and enhance their professional standing. Selected courses in the communication arts major are available online (Internet-based). It is possible to complete the communication arts major with online courses. Contact the School of Education office for current information.

1. Refine oral, visual, and written communication skills and understand the importance of language, media, and the arts in the communication process. 2. Develop sound instructional and assessment strategies as they create curriculum based on understanding of research, theory, and practice in content areas such as language, literature, reading, writing, media literacy, and the visual and performing arts. 3. Promote creative thought and expression through leadership in schools and communities. 4. Develop skills and strategies to respond to diversity in schools and communities. 5. Students use a variety of technological and information resources to gather and synthesize information to create and communicate knowledge.