Professional Communications

Instructor: Kelley T. O'Brien

Number of Credits: 3

This course prepares students to communicate clearly and effectively as public service leaders, which includes reading, listening, and thinking critically; writing and speaking clearly, concisely, and unambiguously; giving organized and convincing oral presentations, and using appropriate tools and tone in preparing oral and written communications for diverse audiences.

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April 24, 2025

This Spring, the UNC MPA program welcomed 20 new students into the online format. From an...

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April 21, 2025

This post was written by Emma Gilliam. Emma Gilliam is a first year student in the MPA...

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April 14, 2025

UNC MPA students Olivia Boudwin, Mason McVeety, Rachel Wooster, and Josie Zakrzewski have created...

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