Communication Studies M.A.
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The minimum grade for a course to be accepted toward any requirement is C. Individual programs may require higher grades for specific courses.
MASTER OF ARTS - COMMUNICATION STUDIES
- A full 70% or more of the student's required course work (excluding research and thesis credits) must be taken in Communication Studies (COMX). Advisor permission is required to take courses outside of the department that may apply toward the program of study.
- Students who did not earn an undergraduate major in Communication Studies may be required to take additional Communication Studies (COMX) coursework (not including thesis or professional paper) to ensure sufficient knowledge of the discipline.
- Students who did not complete a statistics course during their undergraduate career are required to take one during their first year in the program prior to or concurrent with enrollment in COMX 460. The credits for any undergraduate statistics course do not count toward the credit requirements for the Master of Arts.
Course Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses | ||
| Complete two credits of the following course: | 2 | |
| Topical Seminar (taken for one credit in each of the first two semesters) | ||
| Complete two of the following courses: | 6 | |
| Research Methods | ||
| Qualitative Research Methods | ||
| Seminar in Rhetoric, Criticism, & Theory | ||
| Thesis or Professional Paper Options | ||
| Complete one of the following options: | 27-30 | |
Thesis Option - 27 credits | ||
Complete the following: | ||
18 credits of Communication Studies (COMX) electives or other courses chosen in consultation with your advisor. | ||
| Thesis/Professional Paper (9 credits) | ||
Professional Paper Option - 30 credits | ||
Complete the following: | ||
24 credits of Communication Studies (COMX) electives or other courses chosen in consultation with your advisor. | ||
| Thesis/Professional Paper (6 credits) | ||
| Total Hours | 35-38 | |