Curriculum

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The Master of Arts in Communication is a 33-hour, residential, non thesis program.  The curriculum is designed to develop deeper understanding of the role and functions of communication and different media, in different contexts, and in different roles.  Case studies, applied research, and best practices will be emphasized throughout the program’s offerings. 

Required Classes

All students completing degree must take the following (15 hours):

1.    CO 8203 Communication Theory
2.    CO 8223 Seminar in Communication Research
3.    CO 8243 Communication Pedagogy
4.    CO 8333 Seminar in Media
5.    CO 8753 Special Project

Students are also required to take a minimum 2 methods courses (6 hours).  1 class must be taken within the Department of Communication, the other can be taken outside the department.

Elective Courses

Students must take a minimum 12 hours.  Options include:

  • CO 8013 Seminar in Communication & Leadership 
  • CO 8023 Health Communication
  • CO 8063 International Communication
  • CO 8233 Seminar in Rhetoric 
  • CO 8283 Seminar in Relational Communication
  • CO 8353 Seminar in Digital Media Uses & Effects 
  • CO 8393 Media Law for Leaders & Organizations 
  • CO 8743 Political Communication
  • CO 8823 Seminar in Crisis Communication
  • CO 8873 Managing Messages & Media Relations 
  • CO 6203 Nonverbal Communication
  • CO 6233 Gender and Media
  • CO 6253 Elements of Persuasion
  • CO 6263 Gender Communication
  • CO 6273 Intercultural Communication
  • CO 6313 Mass Media Law
  • CO 6323 Mass Media and Society
  • CO 6403 Journalism Ethics
  • CO 6433 Television Criticism
  • CO 6803 Research in Public Relations & Advertising