The Department offers a master's degree in Communication with concentrations in the following areas:

Communication Studies

Journalism

Media Arts and Studies

Public Relations & Organizational Communication

Communication is a human activity in which ideas, information, and perceptions are shared. The study of human communication involves the theory, research, and practice of human interaction among individuals, groups, institutions, and cultures, using quantitative, qualitative, rhetorical, and critical approaches.

The graduate program in communication is designed to establish and maintain high standards of scholarly research and creative/professional activity, while providing excellence in academic instruction at both the theoretical and applied levels. The graduate program encompasses the full range of empirical, rhetorical, and creative approaches, in which each student is focused through a personal Plan of Work.

Public Relations and Organizational Communication (Online)

The Public Relations and Organizational Communication concentration of the M.A. in Communication emphasizes the theory and application of communication in a variety of contexts. These include working in public relations, employee relations, media relations, public affairs, issue and crisis management, technical and employee communication, and related activities in business, industry, non-profit, and governmental settings. The degree requires a minimum of 30 credits.