Master of Arts in Communication

at EDUCO - Duquesne University USA

Advantages of studying Mathematics at Duquesne

• Small classes, one-on-one mentoring by faculty
• Opportunities to assist with faculty research
• Faculty distinguished by excellence in both scholarship and teaching

Every day human interaction with technology generates enormous volumes of data. This ever-growing collection of information is leveraged in virtually every industry, including healthcare, government, manufacturing, social media, banking, and beyond.

The Data Science B.S. program at Duquesne University will prepare you to provide practical solutions to problems involving small data sets to massive amounts of data. This incorporates the entire data science pipeline, including problem formulation, data collection, high powered computing, statistical analyses, and meaningful interpretation

BS in Health Sciences in Athletic Training degree program.  Areas of distinction within our curriculum include contemporary head, neck and spine injury evaluation and treatment, therapeutic interventions and manual therapy, and comprehensive orthopedic and non-orthopedic injury diagnosis and management.

Our Athletic Training Program prepares students to become unique healthcare providers who specialize in the prevention, assessment, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries and illnesses.  After completing our program, students become eligible to sit for the national Board of Certification (BOC) exam, which upon successful completion enables them to practice as certified athletic trainers under the supervision of a physician.

Political life is an expression of mankind's deepest human capacities.  Political Science at Duquesne covers critical issues such as:

• War, ethnic conflict, and terrorism;
• Elections, political parties, and policy making;
• Law and the judiciary;
• Poverty, human rights, and climate change;
• Freedom, justice, and equality. 

Political science courses help students develop skills in thinking, writing, analysis, and leadership crucial to success in our rapidly changing world. 

Public History is history that happens outside of a textbook and the classroom. Public Historians interpret the past for the public in museums, national parks, historic houses, or on main streets. Public History programs give you skills to deal with different audiences, various materials, and multiple contexts. It is often called 'applied history', because it mixes deep historical knowledge with theory and practice.

This program prepares graduates for licensure as a professional counselor (LPC) which is essential for employment in the mental health field and private practice. Students may complete the Master of Science (M.S.) in Addiction Counseling program within 2 years or also have the option of completing the program on a part-time basis. Students have the option of taking classes in the early evening and late afternoon. Graduates of the program are eligible for employment in mental health settings, working as out- and in-patient therapists, mobile therapists, substance abuse counselors, etc.

The M.A. in Communication is a flexible program that draws from the richness of the communication field to allow students to pursue a number of interests and professional goals.

Working closely with the M.A. program directors, students choose courses housed in any of the emphasis areas to develop a unique program of study designed to build particular skill sets and capabilities necessary for an ever-changing marketplace. Developing competencies in a number of areas (including intercultural and interpersonal communication, organizational communication, argumentation, persuasion, event planning, etc.), this emphasis prepares students for careers in both the for-profit and non-profit industries, law, public policy, or business.

All coursework is delivered in traditional, hybrid, and distance learning formats.

This is an exciting major that combines the study of three languages. Students choosing this major should have extensive background in at least one of the languages selected for the degree. 

The Department of History has exciting opportunities for graduate students. We have hired six new faculty since 2013, implemented a revised curriculum in 2016, and have developed new research and networking opportunities for students. We also expanded our financial assistance with new tuition awards and scholarships, graduate assistantships, and conference and research funding.

Information Systems and Technology (IST) combines the study of technology and business management. It isn't just programming; it's project management, design, administration and more. Critical to the success of modern business, IST is a dynamic, diverse career involving interaction with business managers, clients, end users and technicians. 

The Palumbo-Donahue School is among an elite five percent of business schools worldwide that meet rigorous academic standards necessary for accreditation from the Association of Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). Ethical students transform into responsible business leaders, striving for personal and professional excellence.

In the classroom, experienced faculty engage students in a range of courses essential for success. An expansive Technology Center on campus features innovative, computer-based applications. Membership in the Duquesne Association for Information Systems keeps IST students in touch with the most modern business technology.