2009-2010 Catalog - Graduate School - Bethel University

Academic Programs and Disciplines• Excellence in oral and written communication, nonverbal communication,and listening• Competence in both qualitative and quantitative research methods• Understanding of and ability in conflict management• Knowledge of and competence in intercultural environments• Application of Christian ethics in communication contexts• Effective use of new technologies as related to all areas of communication• Assimilation of contemporary changes in organizations, and demonstrationof oral, written, and technological skills as leaders and followersProgram Design• Courses are taken one at a time.• Classes meet one session each week in the evening, and/or on Saturdays, oronline.• A supportive learning community is achieved through the cohort model—asmall group of learners progressing through a degree program together.• The master’s program is designed to be completed in two academic years andincludes a short break for part of the summer.CoursesThe required curriculum for the M.A. in Communication comprises a 40 semestercredit sequence of courses. The program requires courses to be taken duringtwo years. For course sequence, request a program calendar from the GraduateSchool.CoursesSemester Credit HoursCOMM600 Introduction to Communication Studies 3COMM605 Advanced Interpersonal Communication 3COMM610 Advanced Media Communication 3COMM615 Quantitative Research Methods 3COMM620 Cross-Cultural Communication 3COMM625 Qualitative Research Methods 3COMM630 Topics in Contemporary Communication 2COMM645 Public Presentations 3COMM670 Group Communication and Conflict 348