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You can pursue two degree options – a Master of Arts in Communication or a Graduate Certificate in Communication Studies. Students pursuing the master’s degree have the option of either writing a thesis or completing an internship.
Master of Arts in Communication
The Master's Degree in Communication requires 30 to 32 hours depending on your undergraduate major. Students must take the three required graduate courses and successfully complete Qualifying Exams. Additional hours are chosen in conjunction with your advisor from COMM elective graduate course offerings. Student’s pursuing the MA have the option of writing a thesis or pursuing an internship. How quickly students complete the degree is dependent on several factors, including the number of classes taken, acceptance of a Graduate Teaching Assistantship, or attending summer classes. For more information on the MA in communication and Qualifying Exams, please see our Graduate Student Policy Manual or contact the graduate program director.
Graduate Certificate in Communication Studies
The Graduate Certificate in Communication Studies allows students to gain 18 hours of concentrated study in Communication. Three classes (9 hours) are required courses: COMM 7000 Communication Theory; COMM 7010 Qualitative Methods; and COMM 7020 Quantitative Methods. The remaining classes (9 hours) are chosen in conjunction with your advisor from COMM elective graduate course offerings. Upon completing the three required classes, students must take and successfully pass Qualifying Examinations. Full-time students typically complete the certificate in two semesters. For more information on the Graduate Certificate in Communication Studies and Qualifying Exams, please see our Graduate Student Policy Manual or contact the graduate program director.
Please note: Students pursuing the graduate certificate are not eligible for a graduate assistantship.