(45 graded credits, plus 23 dissertation credits and 4 colloquium credits for a total of 72 credits)
- Core (2 x 3 = 6 credits)
- Com 570 – Communication Theory (3)
- Com 509 – Quantitative Research (3)
- Research methods (9 credits)
- Major area of concentration (18 credits)
- Supporting area (12 credits)
- COM 500 – Colloquium (4 x 1 = 4)
- Dissertation Credits (23 credits)
- Total = 72 credits
Note: 3 credits of independent study (S/F) may be substituted for three credits of graded coursework. At least 21 out of the 30 credits from Major + Supporting Area must be from Murrow College.
