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.

Recent Blog Posts

June 11, 2025

This post was written by 2nd year student Ryan Ledbetter....

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June 09, 2025

Lilly Parker is a 2nd year student in the MPA program.  As a former teacher from Kentucky, Lilly’s...

  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
  • Policy
  • Non Profit
  • State Government
  • Education

April 24, 2025

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

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