Communication Graduate Program

Students seeking a Master of Arts in Communication may select an emphasis in mass communication or speech communication.

Mass Communication

The Master of Arts in Communication with an emphasis in Mass Communication offers a combination of advanced study in communication and specialized areas in broadcasting, journalism and public relations. The major is sufficiently flexible to allow graduate courses to be taken outside the department to support the student's career objectives. Students may elect either a thesis or nonthesis program. The thesis program is encouraged, especially if the student plans to continue in graduate study leading to a doctoral degree.

Requirements for graduate study:

• Minor in an area of mass communication or an undergraduate major in political science, social sciences, communication, English or business
• Three letters of recommendation
• Writing sample on file with the Department of Communicative Arts and Sciences by the start of graduate-level work

Speech Communication

The Master of Arts in Communication with an emphasis in Speech offers a combination of advanced study in communication and specialized study in interpersonal, organizational and rhetorical communication. The major is sufficiently flexible to allow graduate courses to be taken outside the department to support the student's career objectives. Students may elect either a thesis or nonthesis program. The thesis program is encouraged, especially if the student plans to continue in graduate study leading to a doctoral degree.

Requirements for graduate study:

• Minor in speech communication or undergraduate major in social sciences, political science, communication, English or business
• Three letters of recommendation
• Writing sample on file with the Department of Communicative Arts and Sciences by the start of graduate-level work

View the graduate communication degree plan.