Communication, MA

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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-hour program provides students with a thesis or non-thesis option.

1. Core - 18 s.h.

COMM 6000 - Communication Theory
COMM 6030 - Research Methods
COMM 6230 - Introduction to Health Communication (required for health communication emphasis)

Choose 9 s.h. from the following courses - 9 s.h.

(required for the health communication emphasis)

2. 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. *

3. 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.