The Master of Arts in Communication has been offered at Missouri State for 52 years, with the first group of graduates completing the program in 1969. The graduate program continues to grow with the addition of the graduate certificate in conflict and dispute resolution in the fall of 2002 and the graduate certificate in applied communication in the fall of 2019. Dr. … [Read more...] about Spotlight: Graduate Programs in Communication
Housed within the communication department is a legacy program as old as Missouri State. The Spicer Debate Forum, which was renamed after former coach and National Debate Tournament Champion Holt V. Spicer, began in 1905 and has transformed over the years. Something that hasn't changed is the presence of current Director of Forensics Dr. Eric Morris. Morris was a part of the … [Read more...] about Holt V. Spicer Debate Forum continues to thrive
The Department of Communication is delighted to welcome Assistant Professor Dr. Gordana Lazić. Her interest in teaching at Missouri State University was largely due to the university's commitment to undergraduate education as well as a welcoming unit of teachers who share similar goals and values. Lazić appreciates the department's efforts in preparing students for workplace … [Read more...] about Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Gordana Lazić