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ACCEPTANCE RATE

67.12%

FINANCIAL AID RATE

98%

STUDENT TEACHER RATIO

10:1

DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE

10

FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.

$16,322

Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students

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Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition

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Communications Degree

The communications program at The Master’s College and Seminary prepares the student to enter the fields of advertising, marketing, organizational communication, public relations, publishing, human resources, law, criminal justice, politics, public administration, and more. The program focuses on the scientific, humanistic, and critical study of human communication in a variety of formats, media, and contexts. Program courses include: intercultural communication, speaking and listening, verbal and nonverbal interaction, rhetorical theory and criticism, argumentation and persuasion, technologically mediated communication, and popular culture. Get more details below including other California colleges that offer communications degrees.

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The Master’s College and Seminary

5800 Fulton Avenue, Valley Glen, CA

The Master's College and Seminary operates as an interdenominational Christian institution located in Santa Clarita, CA, which maintains a seminary for individuals seeking to become priests. The Master's College and Seminary has a yearly student enrollment of around 1,400. More than twenty different programs are offered at The Master's College and Seminary, with a Doctor's degree being the highest degree granted. The more popular enrolled programs among students are shown below:

  • Ministry
  • Liberal Arts
  • Business Administration
  • Christian Counseling
  • Biblical Studies
  • Biology

The admissions process would include the submission of an application, school records and any standardized tests, which are then reviewed by the admissions staff. Either the SAT or ACT exam can be taken to apply to this school. Scores within the range of 22 - 29 on the ACT or 970 - 1230 on the SAT are required to increase the chance of acceptance.

The Master's College and Seminary also offers services for students including career counseling for students that may require additional help, flexible courses for working or busy students, and help with employment opportunities for students.

Tuition is close to $30,000 per year for undergraduate programs and about $12,000 for graduate level programs, though it may change based on different types of circumstances. Students may visit the school's price of attendance calculator to to get a more personalized estimate of costs. Living quarters may be provided for those that would like to live on-campus for around a cost of $5,300 per year. Some students at The Master's College and Seminary may be eligible for financial assistance, which is generally offered in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

This school has been accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities since 1975. To read more and get consumer disclosures, please visit masters.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Communications Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. The Master’s College and Seminary offers a bachelor's degree program in communications.

Students by Gender (2019)

 Graduates
Male14
Female8

Students by Race (2019)

 Graduates
Black1
Hispanic2
White16
Multiple Races2
Non Resident Alien1

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Upon completion of the Communications program at The Master’s College and Seminary, most students have pursued careers in the following fields:

Communications Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in communications, such as organizational communications, public relations, radio/television broadcasting, and journalism. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Radio and Television Announcers

Description

Speak or read from scripted materials, such as news reports or commercial messages, on radio or television. May announce artist or title of performance, identify station, or interview guests.

Public Address System and Other Announcers

Description

Make announcements over public address system at sporting or other public events. May act as master of ceremonies or disc jockey at weddings, parties, clubs, or other gathering places.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, public address system and other announcers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 2.9% from 2014 to 2024

Public Relations Specialists

Description

Engage in promoting or creating an intended public image for individuals, groups, or organizations. May write or select material for release to various communications media.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, public relations specialists employment is expected to grow at a rate of 6.2% from 2014 to 2024

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

Admission Requirements & Details

The admissions information below may give an overview of the students The Master’s College and Seminary accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP credits that may be transferred.

College Credits Accepted

  • Dual Credits
  • Life Experience Credits
  • AP Course Credits
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Academics & Student Services

Student Services

To help students and alumni, The Master’s College and Seminary may offer services like:

  • Distance learning
  • Classes offered on nights and weekends
  • Remedial instructional courses
  • Academic counseling for students
  • Employing students to lower education costs
  • Employment search assistance

Intercollegiate Athletics

The Master’s College and Seminary is a Member of National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), with many of the sports being in the NAIA Division I classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:

  • Baseball (Golden State Athletic Conference)
  • Basketball (Golden State Athletic Conference)
  • Track and Field (Golden State Athletic Conference)
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Swimming
  • Volleyball