How to best present a partially completed college degree on a resume?

Question:

I have 18 credits towards an M.A. in Organizational Communication completed. Due to financial reasons, I was able to complete the degree. I'm seeking a job in the organizational communication field.  Could you please tell me how to best present my completed efforts on a resume? I am considering listing the class titles/subject topics within classes that would best relate to my field such as Organizational Effectiveness, Organizational Culture, and Leadership. Would this be looked upon favorably? Also, I completed a prospectus (prelude to the master's thesis) on a topic within the organizational communication field. Although the prospectus isn't a published work, should I list it?

Answer:

Examples:

If you are currently enrolled in a program, list is as:

ABC COLLEGE (City, ST)
Enrolled in Bachelor of Arts program, major in < >, degree expected 5/05

If you partially completed a program and don't intend to complete:

DEF COLLEGE (City, ST)
Earned XX credits towards a Bachelor of Arts, 9/99 to 5/02

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