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.