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2016-2017 Graduate Catalog (as of 08-31-16) [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Communication, M.A.

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Program Requirements

  • 33 credit hours (15 credit hours of core coursework and 18 credit hours of elective coursework)
  • Satisfactory rating on comprehensive exams
  • Thesis Project or Internship

Required Courses

Select 3 credit hours from the following:

Select 3 credit hours from the following:

Thesis Project or Internship:

Elective Courses

Complete 18 additional credit hours from the following elective courses:

Elective Option

Students may choose one course from the following courses:

Note:

*Students may take up to six credit hours of independent enrollment coursework (COMM 690 , COMM 699 , COMM 701 , COMM 702 , COMM 795 ).

Transfer Credit Policy

An applicant or student of the M.A. in Communication program can seek approval from the Program Director to accept up to nine transfer credit hours. These courses must have a grade of B or higher, and can count toward the degree requirements if the course description and syllabus closely match the parameters set by the Communication program. Courses with a grade of “Pass” or “Satisfactory” may be accepted.

 

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