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Master's Program
THE MASTER'S PROGRAM IS ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR FALL 2013
The Master's program in communication strikes a purposeful and creative balance between the study and practice of human communication. This program will provide a rigorous learning environment and foster excellence in teaching, research, and application, consistent with the University's liberal arts tradition. The intent of the M.A. program is to graduate students with professional and scholarly competencies enabling them to be leaders in assessing and improving public communication and/or pursing an advanced degree.
Master's Admissions Requirements
- Graduate Record Examination (GRE) General Test;
- Completion of 20 undergraduate credits in communication or related field, including at least 12 upper division credits;
- Minimum 3.0 undergraduate Grade Point Average.
Master's Degree Requirements
- Basic M.A. core:
COMM 500 Graduate Studies in Communication
COMM 501 Theories of Communication
COMM 502 Research Methods in Communication - A minimum of 30 credits in communication for the thesis option or 32 units for the non-thesis option if a minor or cognate is not chosen;
- If a minor or cognate is approved by the committee, 30 credits are necessary for the thesis option or 32 credits for a non-thesis option which will include a major with a minimum of 20 credits in communication and a minimum of 9 units in a minor cognate;
- If you are an M.A. student, you will take a comprehensive examination following the completion of 18 hours of coursework. If you are a thesis option M.A. candidate, you will defend your thesis in a final oral examination. If you are a non-thesis option M.A. candidate, you will defend independent study reports and two papers or projects completed in any course on your program of study. The Director of Graduate Studies appoints examining committees from the Graduate Faculty. If you are a thesis student, your Faculty Advisory Committee will conduct the final thesis examination.
For more information, check out the current Graduate Student Handbook