Communication, MA

Program Coordinator: Laura Prividera (102 Joyner East; 252-328-5304; privideral@ecu.edu)

The MA in communication prepares students for careers or advanced academic training in communication with an emphasis in health communication focusing on interpersonal communication and the media. The 30 s.h. program provides students with a thesis or non-thesis option.

1. Core - 6 s.h.

2. Electives - 12 s.h.

(Choose from the following courses.)

COMM 6210 - Media and Health Communication
COMM 6211 - Health Communication Campaigns
COMM 6220 - Interpersonal Health Communication
COMM 6221 - Intercultural Communication in Health Contexts
COMM 6222 - Family Communication and Health
COMM 6224 - Communication and Health Organizations
COMM 6226 - Communication Approaches to Health Advocacy
COMM 6230 - Introduction to Health Communication
COMM 6240 - Special Topics in Health Communication
Note: These courses are required for the health communication emphasis.

3. Options - 12 s.h.

a. Thesis:

COMM 7000 - Thesis - 3-6 s.h.
Electives (COMM or related areas) - 6-9 s.h. *

b. Non-thesis:

Electives (COMM or related areas) - 12 s.h. *

4. Successful completion of comprehensive exams or thesis.

Note:

*Electives are chosen in consultation with the graduate program director. Courses in related areas (outside of COMM) must be at the 5000 level or above. A maximum of 3 s.h. may be taken at the 5000 level.