Communication Studies, MA

This degree offers a small-college experience – with its close personal relationships – on ASU’s beautiful West Valley campus, plus the cutting-edge facilities and faculty of a top-tier research university. The Master of Arts program in communication studies is designed for students who wish to advance in their existing careers or pursue a new career as a communication professional. With special emphasis on both advocacy and social technologies, the program enables students to tailor the program to their personal goals; they can focus on topics such as interpersonal, family, organizational, sport, environmental, global and intercultural communication; social media and politics; or technology-mediated interaction. Working closely with faculty, students examine how communication improves the quality of workplaces, personal relationships, digital and face-to-face communities, public dialogues, cross-cultural interactions, and relationships between organizations and those who are influenced by their services, including citizens, customers, patients and fans. They also learn to use media and communication to advocate for themselves and others.

3.0 GPA or equivalent