Communication M.A.

Communication Core (12 credits):

• COMM 600 - The Nature of Communication Inquiry 3 credits
• COMM 601 - Analysis of Research/Creativity 3 credits
• COMM 602 - Methods of Research/Creativity 3 credits
• COMM 603 - Experiential Learning as a Communication Professional 3 credits

Interdisciplinary Requirement (9 credits)

9 credits of course work completed outside the deparment.

Elective Requirement (12 credits)

Select from 500 level courses, with no more than two 500 level courses being counted toward completion of the masters degree with thesis or creative project.

• COMM 614 - Seminar in Communication 3-6 credits

• Each student must complete no fewer than two separate seminars. The seminars are offered each spring and topics vary according to faculty expertise and interest.

• COMM 664 - Independent Study in Communication 1-6 credits
• COMM 690 - The Creative Project 6 credits
• COMM 691 - Instructional Problems in Speech Communication 3 credits
• COMM 699 - Master’s Thesis 6 credits

Culminating Experience:

Students may choose to complete a written comprehensive examination with a corresponding oral defense in lieu of a culminating project. These students must complete 12 credits of elective course work. Students choosing a culminating project may substitute 6 credits of either a creative project or master’s thesis for elective credit. Non-project students would subsidize the extra 3-6 units with 500 level courses.

Note:

Courses in the 500 series are open to undergraduates as *400 series. Graduate students are required to do additional work of a research nature. A course taken at the 400 level may not be repeated at the 500 level.