Online Master of Arts in Communication Studies
Overview
Department: Department of Communication Studies
Specializations/Concentrations: Graduate Certificates in Organizational Communication and Social Media Strategy
Websites: Department
and Program
Program Format
Structure: Online program with no required campus visits
Instruction Methods: Inquire with program to determine if instruction is synchronous or asynchronous
Campus Visits Required: No
Program Length: Program can be completed in as few as 18 months
Start Dates: Fall, Spring and Summer admission
Curriculum and Graduation Requirements
Credits Required: 30 credits (10 courses)
Thesis Required: No
Capstone Options: No thesis or capstone required
Example Courses: Communication Theory; Communication Research Methods; Organizational Communication Theory; New Communication Technology; Social Media Campaigns; Social Media Analytics; Communication Ethics
Admission Requirements
Application Requirements: Bachelor's degree; purpose and goals essay
GPA Requirements: Minimum GPA 2.5
Testing Requirements: GRE not required
Tuition Costs
Estimated Tuition*: ~$15,278.10 + fees (Resident); ~$23,261.10 + fees (Non-Resident)
Cost per Credit Hour: $509.27 per credit hour (Resident); $775.37 per credit hour (Non-Resident)
State Authorizations: Program accepts students from all 50 states
