Master of Arts in Communication

The Master of Arts in Communication offers you a path to become the Change, Difference, and Decision Maker, Relationship Builder, Message Creator, and a Master Communicator. The program's unique experiences blend communication theory with real-world practice, ensuring your success in a rapidly changing world. The Master of Arts in Communication is a 36-credit on- campus program in which students develop critical communication skills associated with human interaction and research practices in ways that are grounded in theory and can be immediately applied in practice. Students are challenged to think creatively, apply state-of-the-art technology, and sharpen their communication competencies and knowledge base in a dynamic and highly interactive environment reflecting real world scenarios. A unique Communication Portfolio course assists students in transitioning from their graduate studies to an employment opportunity or toward further study.

To be considered for admission, applicants are required to submit the following materials:Electronic application and application feeResume/Curriculum vitaePersonal statement (up to 550 words, about 2 pages) - please review our tips and suggestions Official transcript(s) from all institutions attended - including pre- and post-baccalaureate coursework GRE or Miller Analogies Test (MAT) scores (waivers available for qualified applicants)Letters of recommendation (2)Completed applications are reviewed by academic program directors and administrators. Under no circumstances are incomplete applications reviewed.  All prospective students are encouraged to apply, but preference is given to students who meet the following criteria- Bachelor's degree with overall GPA of 3.0 or higher.