Communication Studies, M.A.

Degree Requirements

• Credit Hours: Students are required to complete a minimum of 30 graduate credit hours in Communication Studies at the 400 level or above. A maximum of 6 credits may be taken at the 500 level or above from outside the department.

• Grade Point Average: A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 and minimum grade of B- in all courses applied to the graduate program.

Curriculum Requirements

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
CORE COURSES		6
COMM 700	Survey of Human Communication Theory
COMM 701	Graduate Research Methods
ELECTIVE CREDITS		24
Select any COMM courses 400 level or above. *
Total Hours		30

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A maximum of 6 credits may be taken at the 500 level or above from outside the department. Excluded courses include those applied to the Area of Emphasis and COMM 697 and COMM 797

Major Learning Outcomes

Communication Studies

Students earning a M.A. in Communication Studies will be able to:

1. acquire a general understanding of Communication theories, perspectives, principles, and concepts
2. identify, analyze, and critique Communication-related problems using Communication theories, perspectives, principles, and concepts, and prescribe Communication-based solutions to these problems
3. design, conduct, and interpret original Communication-based research
4. propose ways in which Communication theories, perspectives, principles, and concepts can enhance personal, social, and professional relationships
5. develop the ability to encode and decode messages effectively across communication contexts