Graduate Studies

The master of arts degree in communication is designed to prepare graduate students for professional and academic careers. It also encourages thoughtful and continuing study in subjects of the student's interest. Working with an advisor, a master's degree student in communication can design a program to match an individual's career choice. Qualified candidates may be eligible for assistantships, which provide a tuition waiver and a graduate teaching stipend.

Career Opportunities

Students who earn a master of arts degree in communication will gain skills in problem-solving, analysis, research methods and scholarly writing. Graduates find employment as

• university professors
• community college or high school instructors
• college and high school administrators
• journalists
• public relations consultants
• television production directors
• business managers

Degree Concentration

The curriculum is divided into Applied Communication, Communication Education, Mass Communication and Theatre. The program includes courses in advertising, broadcasting, journalism, international communication, theatre production and performance, public relations, organizational communication, interpersonal communication and graduate seminars in communication theory. Consult with your graduate advisor to determine the course work best suited for your goals.

Shirley K. Drew, Ph.D.
417 Grubbs Hall
Pittsburg, KS 66762
620- 235-4726
sdrew@pittstate.edu

Graduate Manual
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