Communication MA

The Department of Communication offers graduate education leading to a doctoral degree or terminal master’s degree. The program emphasizes the scholarly study of the communication process, with coursework focusing on communication theory and research methodologies. The program prepares students to assume positions in academia, business and government.

Required Core (18 credits)

COM 500SEM - Proseminar in Communication Credits: 3
COM 504LEC - Research Methods Credits: 3
COM 515SEM - Communication Theories Credits: 3
COM 517SEM - Applied Theory-Testing Credits: 3
COM 518LEC - Statistics I Credits: 3
COM 519SEM - Statistics II Credits: 3

Electives & Culminating Experience (18 credits)

Communication Electives

Number of elective credits may vary depending on choice made to complete the culminating experience. Be sure to complete enough elective credit to reach 36 minimum total credit hours.

Choose from all Graduate level COM Courses with a minimum of 9 required within the COM department.
Limit of 11 credits from outside of the COM department.

Culminating Experience: Project or Thesis

Choose from Project or Thesis.

COM 699TUT - Independent Study Credits: 1 - 6
or
COM 700TUT - Thesis Guidance Credits: 1 - 12 (Maximum 3 credits)

Total Credit Hours: 36

3.0 Degree GPA required

Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)

1) Demonstrate an understanding of communication theories and approaches used by scholars in the field of Communication.

2) Demonstrate the ability to apply the scientific method along with the use of appropriate methods, measures, and statistical to independently conduct original research that contributes new knowledge to the study of Communication.

3) Demonstrate the ability to articulate and report on scientific research using the appropriate rhetorical principles, writing conventions, formats, and citation styles used in the field of Communication.

SED Statement

This program is officially registered with the New York State Education Department (SED).