Master of Arts/Science in Communication Curriculum
Basic Requirements: 21 Hours
- Comm 520: Introduction To Graduate Study In Communication^ 3 hours
- Comm 503: Thesis^ 6 hours
- Comm 599: Special Topics^ 12 hours
Theory Requirement (Take At Least Two): 6 Hours
Relational Theory Courses
- Comm 518: Interpersonal Communication Theory And Research
- Comm 521: Science Communication Campaigns
- Comm 522: Small-Group Communication Theory And Research
- Comm 526: Intercultural Communication: Theories And Issues
- Comm 540: Theories Of Conflict And Conflict Management
Rhetorical Theory Courses
- Comm 554: Advanced Argumentation
- Comm 556: Rhetoric: 500 BC To 500 AD
- Comm 558: Rhetoric: 500 AD To 1900
- Comm 559: Contemporary Theories Of Rhetoric
Media Theory Courses
- NMC 535: Media Effects
- NMC 530: Media Theory
- NMC 537: New Media And Society
- NMC 590: Media Ethics
Methods Requirement (Take two; At least one must be standalone): 6 Hours
- Comm 514: Communication Research Methods
- Comm 515: Critical Methods In Communication Research^
- Comm 516: Ethnography Of Communication
- Comm 517: Research Methods In Communication^
- Comm 564: Rhetorical Criticism
Electives: 3–12 Hours
- MA (3–12 Elective credits)
- MS (3–9 Elective credits; Requires 9 research methods credits)
Total required credits: 45
^ Standalone graduate course.