Saint Louis University's master’s program in communication is designed to teach students to be conscientious thinkers and leaders who communicate effectively in a diverse world and who understand the social implications of media and communication technology. Through their coursework, our M.A. students develop fluency in communication theory that can be used to solve practical problems. Students learn to ask thoughtful questions and find engaging answers by building the skill sets necessary to develop research protocols, evaluate messages, analyze data and share these findings with various stakeholders. Coursework options allow students to deepen their understanding of communication theory and research within a variety of areas of study, including: Health communication Intercultural communication Interpersonal communication Organizational communication Media studies Rhetoric and public dialogue Strategic communication

The program prepares students for greater responsibilities in a range of professions including advertising, corporate communications, higher education, human resources, journalism, politics, public relations, research, and training and development. Recent graduates are working for companies such as FleishmanHillard, Maritz, Monsanto, Corizon Health, the Carolina Hurricanes, the National Catholic Reporter, SLU and Express Scripts. In addition, the department has an excellent track record placing graduates in strong Ph.D. programs for students who want to continue their graduate work in communication.