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Edward R. Murrow College of Communication

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

 

 

Successful completion of the program normally requires two academic years of full-time study and results in the granting of the Master of Arts in Communication.

Thesis Option Requirements

Minimum of 27 graded credits

Core 9 credits
COM 570Communication Theory3
COM 509Quantitative Research3
Methods CourseFrom inside or outside – approved by advisor 3
Major Area of Concentration
18 credits
Credits from inside the College of Communication12-15
Credits from outside the College of Communication3-6
COM 700Thesis9
COM 500Colloquium (4 x 1 credit)4
TOTAL:40 CREDITS
Note: 3 credits of independent study (S/F) may be substituted for three credits of graded coursework

Non-Thesis Option Requirements

Minimum of 33 graded credits

Core 9 credits
COM 570Communication Theory3
COM 509Quantitative Research3
Methods CourseFrom inside or outside – approved by advisor 3
Major Area of Concentration
24 credits
Credits from inside the College of Communication15-18
Credits from outside the College of Communication6-9
COM 702Exam4
COM 500Colloquium (3 x 1 credit)3
TOTAL:40 CREDITS
Note: 3 credits of independent study (S/F) may be substituted for three credits of graded coursework