Online Master of Arts in Public Communication
Overview
Department: Department of Communication
Specializations/Concentrations: Specializations in Organizational and Leadership Communication; Health and Science Communication; Political Communication; Media; Public Relations
Websites: Department
and Program
Program Format
Structure: Online program with no required campus visits
Instruction Methods: Program uses asynchronous instruction
Campus Visits Required: No
Program Length: Program can be completed in approximately 2 years
Start Dates: Fall, Spring and Summer admission
Curriculum and Graduation Requirements
Credits Required: 30 credit hours (10 courses)
Thesis Required: No
Capstone Options: Thesis or public communication practicum
Example Courses: Introduction to Graduate Study in Communication; Introduction to Communication Research; Applied Communication Theory; Rhetorical Criticism; Intercultural Communication; Strategic Communication; Health Communication; Interpersonal Communication; Advanced Organizational Communication; Leadership Communication
Admission Requirements
Application Requirements: Bachelor's degree; resume; letter of intent; two professional references
GPA Requirements: Minimum GPA 2.75 (Students with a GPA lower that 2.75 may still be considered for admission)
Testing Requirements: GRE not required
Tuition Costs
Estimated Tuition*: ~$10,620 + fees (in-state), ~17,010 + fees (out-of-state)
Cost per Credit Hour: $354 per credit (in-state); $567 per credit (out-of-state)
State Authorizations: Out-of-state students: Inquire with school to confirm they accept online students from your state of residence
