Take Your Career to the Next Step with a Master’s in Communication

The Division of Communication, Visual and Performing Arts (CVPA), a part of the College of Arts and Sciences, is comprised of the Division of Digital Learning and Media Design (DLMD), The Center for Performing Arts (CPA), and the Governors State University Visual Art Gallery.  One of the exceptional degree programs offered by the CVPA is a Master of Arts in Communication and Training. 

GSU’s Communication and Training degree give students the option of three quality sequences in order to adapt the program to meet your specific career goals.  Along with the three sequences, we offer elective courses that complement each of our options and allow students to further personalize their education.  The choice of sequences is as follows: Communication Studies, Media Communication or Human Performance and Training.  

The Communication Studies sequence explores multiple aspects of human interaction in both private and public realms.  Students are provided the skills to become effective citizens and leaders who exemplify ethical and professional communication practices.  The Media Communication sequence is designed for those students who intend to pursue careers in the fields of televisions and cinema, multimedia writing, producing and directing.  Our last sequence, Human Performance and Training is intended for those that want to take their career in the direction of developing skills in assessing performances, determining performance gaps, designing and delivering training and non-training interventions and evaluating results. 

The Master of Arts in Communication and Training degree offers a wide variety of careers.  Employment opportunities include: filmmaking, advertising, television production/direction, journalism, instructional development, customer service, human resource development, higher education, public affairs, instructional design and development, media management, media writing, public relations and job training.  Please see the CVPA’s website for all of the course requirements and program details. 

Academic excellence and innovation are natural partners. At Governors State University you’ll find an abundance of both.  We have a highly diverse student body and our courses are taught by gifted professors. Our rich history, cultural amenities and a beautiful campus all contribute to making us one of best colleges in Chicago.