Online Master of Arts in Communication
Overview
Department: John Charles Meditz College of Arts & Sciences
Specializations/Concentrations: Focus Areas in Health Communication; Organizational Leadership; Public Relations
Websites: Department
and Program
Program Format
Structure: Online program with no required campus visits
Instruction Methods: Program uses synchronous and asynchronous instruction
Campus Visits Required: No
Program Length: Program can be completed in two to three years
Start Dates: Fall and Spring admission
Curriculum and Graduation Requirements
Credits Required: 36 credits (12 courses)
Thesis Required: No
Capstone Options: Thesis/project track or non-thesis track
Example Courses: Communication Research Design and Methodologies; Ethics and Communication; Interpersonal Communication; Communication and Organizational Leadership; Healthcare Organizational Communication; Health Communication; Crisis Communication; Organizational Communication and Advertising; Visual Communication; Social Media; Dark Side of Communication
Admission Requirements
Application Requirements: Bachelor's degree; resume; personal statement; two references for recommendations
GPA Requirements: Minimum GPA 3.0 is preferred
Testing Requirements: GRE not required
Tuition Costs
Estimated Tuition*: ~$36,180 + fees
Cost per Credit Hour: $1,005 per credit hour
State Authorizations: Program accepts students from all 50 states
