Communication (MA)

Requirements for the Degree

Upon entering the program, students are given a temporary advisor. By the completion of nine hours of graduate work, students are expected to have chosen their major advisor with whom they can work closely. Students are expected to maintain a 3.0 or better GPA. A thesis or comprehensive exam is required of all MA candidates. There is an oral portion of the comprehensive examination as well as an oral examination of the MA thesis by the candidate’s committee after each member of this committee has had time to review the project thoroughly.

Requirements for a MA in Communication with a Thesis:

Three elective Courses include:

One course must be taken in Communication
Two courses (or six credits) may be taken outside the Communication Department in a related area, if approved by the graduate student’s committee

Requirements for a MA in Communication w/ Comprehensive Exams:

Five elective courses include:

Three courses must be taken in Communication
Two courses (or six credits) may be taken outside the Communication Department in a related area, if approved by the graduate student’s committee
Comprehensive Exams in three areas