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