Student ID:__________________________ Student Name:_______________________ Adviser Name:_______________________ | Bulletin: 2017-2018 Graduate Bulletin Program: Master of Arts in Communication Minimum Credits Required:__________________ | |||
Master of Arts in Communication812-464-5220 Program ObjectivesThe Master of Arts in Communication program provides students with an interdisciplinary approach to understanding human and mass communication across multiple contexts - personal, professional, social, civic, and mediated. The program establishes for students a foundation of effective problem solving and leadership in areas as diverse as technological change, international relations, conflict and negotiation, corporate communication, personal relationships, cultural and identity studies, corporate responsibility, and community outreach. We deliberately adopt pedagogical techniques that develop our students’ problem-solving abilities and critical-thinking skills. Our hands-on capstone experience connects our students’ learning experience with real-life problems and will provide a service to the community. For students who want to pursue advanced graduate studies, we also offer a thesis option that allows them to gain experience in academic research. Students who complete the M.A. in Communication will be able to apply their increased knowledge of communication processes, contexts, theories, and research methodologies to further their career and educational goals. The objectives of the Master of Arts in Communication program are:
Admission Requirements
Applicants not meeting the criteria for unconditional admittance may be conditionally admitted if space is available. These applicants will receive preference on the basis of GPA and the quality of the letter of intent. Conditionally admitted individuals can achieve unconditional status following 12 hours of coursework if they hold a graduate GPA of 3.0 or higher. All students admitted to the program failing to attain a graduate 3.0 GPA after 12 credit hours will be academically dismissed from the program. |
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CurriculumThe program is comprised of 36 credit hours (12 courses) of coursework leading to a Master of Arts degree. A total of 15 hours of course work (five courses) are required; an additional 21 hours (seven courses) must be taken from a selection of elective course offerings. | ||||
Required Coursework (15 hours) | ||||
Methodology and Inquiry Requirement (6 hours) | ||||
Course Name | Credits: | Term Taken | Grade | Gen Ed |
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COMM 602 - Qualitative Research Methods in Communication Term(s) Offered: | Credits: 3 | |||
COMM 603 - Quantitative Research Methods in Communication Term(s) Offered: | Credits: 3 | |||
Theory Requirement (3 hours) | ||||
Course Name | Credits: | Term Taken | Grade | Gen Ed |
COMM 601 - Foundations of Communication Theory Term(s) Offered: | Credits: 3 | |||
Thesis/Capstone or Non-Thesis Option (6 hours)Select only one: | ||||
Course Name | Credits: | Term Taken | Grade | Gen Ed |
COMM 690 - Capstone Project (6 hours required) Term(s) Offered: Fall, Spring | Credits: 1-6 | |||
COMM 699 - Thesis (6 hours required) Term(s) Offered: Fall, Spring | Credits: 1-6 | |||
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Elective Coursework (21 hours) | ||||
Course Name | Credits: | Term Taken | Grade | Gen Ed |
COMM 605 - Gender, Communication, and Culture Term(s) Offered: | Credits: 3 | |||
COMM 604 - Contemporary Rhetorical Criticism Term(s) Offered: | Credits: 3 | |||
COMM 610 - Seminar in Interpersonal Communication Term(s) Offered: | Credits: 3 | |||
COMM 611 - Communication and Personal Relationships Term(s) Offered: | Credits: 3 | |||
COMM 612 - Health Communication Term(s) Offered: | Credits: 3 | |||
COMM 613 - Political Communication Term(s) Offered: | Credits: 3 | |||
COMM 614 - Interpersonal Communication within Organizations Term(s) Offered: | Credits: 3 | |||
COMM 615 - Communication and Culture Term(s) Offered: | Credits: 3 | |||
COMM 616 - Seminar in Personal and Cultural Identity Term(s) Offered: | Credits: 3 | |||
COMM 617 - Instructional Communication Term(s) Offered: | Credits: 3 | |||
COMM 620 - Special Topics in Organizational Communication Term(s) Offered: | Credits: 3 | |||
COMM 621 - Advanced Public Relations Term(s) Offered: | Credits: 3 | |||
COMM 622 - Emerging Issues in Computer-mediated Communication Term(s) Offered: | Credits: 3 | |||
COMM 623 - Telecommunications Operations: A Leadership Approach Term(s) Offered: | Credits: 3 | |||
COMM 624 - Nonprofit Advancement Term(s) Offered: | Credits: 3 | |||
COMM 625 - History of Mass Media Term(s) Offered: | Credits: 3 | |||
COMM 626 - Semiotics Term(s) Offered: | Credits: 3 | |||
COMM 630 - Advanced Mass Communication Seminar Term(s) Offered: | Credits: 3 | |||
COMM 631 - Organizational Rhetoric Term(s) Offered: | Credits: 3 | |||
COMM 640 - Independent Study in Communication Term(s) Offered: | Credits: 3 | |||
Type of DegreeStudents who complete the program are awarded the Master of Arts in Communication degree. There are no distinctions in the name or prestige of the degree according to the thesis, capstone, or non-thesis options. | ||||
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