In addition to the elective courses listed below, students can also choose as electives appropriate graduate or upper-level undergraduate courses offered by other departments at Clark University. Intended for mid-level communications professionals, the Master of Science in Professional Communication curriculum is designed to enhance communication skills and managerial techniques through practical application method courses. This professional degree is designed to provide the essential skills in human resource development, training and development, marketing, graphic design, and communication technologies. Every great company excels at communicating both externally, to customers and prospects, and internally, to employees and management. The Clark M.S.P.C. degree recognizes and focuses on these success factors.
Students have the choice, if they so choose, to concentrate on one of two streams.
The Human Resource Development and Training stream focuses on external communication. Students may also choose to gain a well-rounded education in both. In the fields of personnel management and adult training, this stream proves invaluable. Courses are offered in managing diversity, human resource development, conflict management and negotiation, among others. Maximizing productivity, minimizing friction and retaining valuable employees are priorities for successful companies.