M.A. in Communication (Non-Thesis Track)
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Requirements (30 credits) | ||
| CO-501 | Communication Theories for Professional Life | 3 |
| CO-502 | Research Methods for Professional Life | 3 |
| CO-503 | Graduate Foundations in Communication | 3 |
| Capstone | ||
| CO-CPE | Communication Comprehensive Exam | 0 |
| Electives | ||
| Select 21 Credits in Communication (CO): 1 | 21 | |
| Interpersonal Communication | ||
| Organizational Communication | ||
| Presentational Communication: Design and Delivery | ||
| Communication, Culture, and Community | ||
| Global Communication and Public Relations | ||
| Strategic Digital Communication | ||
| Public Relations and Fundraising for Nonprofits | ||
| Communication Ethics | ||
| Public Opinion and Media | ||
| Crisis and Issues Management | ||
| Global Media and New Technologies | ||
| Message Construction: Audio, Video and Web | ||
| Special Event Planning and Promotion | ||
| Graduate Internship in Communication | ||
Communication 500-Level Independent Study | ||
| Total Credits | 30 | |
| 1 | An elective taken outside of Communication may be substituted. |
- Possession of a baccalaureate degree with a 2.75 overall GPA and a 3.0 GPA in the undergraduate major.
- Two letters of recommendation. Letters from current or former professor recommended. If these are unavailable, letters may be sought from current colleagues, or a current or recent supervisor.
- Personal essay of not more than 750 words that describes your preparation for study in the program and personal objectives for graduate study.
- Digital and/or hard copy portfolio of select samples of work, including a writing sample, that demonstrates initiative and achievement in academic, professional, and/or community settings. (Applicants who have earned an undergraduate degree the previous year must submit scores from the GRE.)
- Résumé.