Communication, M.A.

Saint Louis University's master’s program in communication is designed to teach students to be conscientious thinkers and leaders who communicate effectively in a diverse world and who understand the social implications of media and communication technology. Through their coursework, our communication M.A. students develop fluency in communication theory that can be used to solve practical problems. Students learn to ask thoughtful questions and find engaging answers by building the skill sets necessary to develop research protocols, evaluate messages, analyze data and share these findings with various stakeholders. Coursework options allow students to deepen their understanding of communication theory and research within a variety of areas of study, including:Health communication, Intercultural communication, Interpersonal communication ,Organizational communication, Media studies, Rhetoric and public dialogue, Social justice communication, Strategic communication.SLU's communication program prepares students for greater responsibilities in a range of professions including advertising, corporate communications, higher education, human resources, journalism, politics, public relations, research and training and development.

pApplicants should have a bachelor’s degree from a mathematical, biological, or social science background with prior coursework that includes Calculus I and an introductory statistics class, preferably with a 3.00 grade point average.ppEnglish Language Proficiency RequirementsppTo ensure a successful academic experience at Saint Louis University, we require international applicants to demonstrate they are proficient in the English language by submitting scores from any one of the following standardized tests:pp5; Internet-based p