The Department of Communication provides a Master of Arts Degree in Communication, allowing students to tailor their program based on their career objectives. This degree equips students with essential skills in problem-solving, analysis, research methods, and scholarly writing.
Subjects include but are not limited to:
We offer three distinct Master's options to cater to our students' diverse aspirations and goals.
Communication Graduate Manual: Student Requirements, Candidacy, Option Info
Qualified individuals can be considered for assistantships, which offer a tuition waiver and a stipend for graduate teaching responsibilities. Assistantship positions aid in the following topics:
Communication Graduate Assistantship Application
With the Jump Start program, Communication majors, minors, and undergraduates enrolled in participating Integrated Studies degree programs can earn credits during their senior year, completing 9 hours of graduate work before their undergraduate graduation. This reduces tuition costs for nearly 30% of the graduate school journey.
You must earn a “B” or higher in your designated “Jump Start” courses. Approved courses include:
degree options including thesis, research problem, or coursework.
Jumpstart program for eligible undergrads to earn Master's credit senior year.
hours of 800-level courses to complete degree
assistantship categories to choose from
The Master of Arts degree in Communication is carefully crafted to equip graduate students with the necessary skills and knowledge for successful pursuits in both professional and academic careers. Professional career opportunities may include:
Catalog – see program guides