Master of Arts in Communication Studies

The graduate program in communication studies within the Media and Communication department, offers students a broad-based education in the theory and criticism of human communication. The objective of the program is to provide students with a program of instruction that exposes them to diverse perspectives within the field of communication studies in preparation for careers in higher education, business, law, ministry, government, and community service.The communication studies program is housed in Nichols Hall, one of the architectural showpieces of the K-State campus. Facilities include semi-private office accommodations for graduate teaching assistants, a departmental library, seminar room, and practice facilities for debate and forensics activities. The K-State campus is ideally situated for students interested in the study of political communication because of the proximity of the Eisenhower and Truman presidential libraries.The graduate program in communication studies has been recognized as one of the top graduate programs in communication studies in the midwest region. The graduate faculty is committed to providing every student with individual attention in the planning and conduct of his or her program of study. Classes are small, allowing faculty and students to work closely together on projects of mutual interest. Graduate students may also work with K-State’s nationally recognized debate and forensics programs.