Idaho currently has only one school that offers a master’s in communication program. Idaho State University (ISU) offers students a Master of Arts in Communication degree program that can be completed on-campus or online. In addition to the program offered by ISU, prospective students in Idaho can also explore online master’s in communication programs offered by out-of-state colleges and universities. Online programs provide students with additional specialization options and while most online programs are geared towards applied fields such as strategic communication, integrated marketing communications, public relations, or health communication, there are some online programs in communication studies or related areas that are more academically focused and can prepare students for doctoral programs in communication.
Idaho State University is a non-profit institution that is regionally accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU).
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Campus-Based Master’s in Communication Programs in Idaho
Idaho State University’s Department of Communication, Media, & Persuasion offers a Master of Arts in Communication program that gives students significant flexibility in their course selections, so that they can tailor the program according to their academic interests and professional goals. Students in this program collaborate with an advisor to develop a course of study that meets the program’s graduation requirements while also fulfilling students’ learning objectives. At the beginning of the program, students must take a course on graduate research methods in communication, as well as a seminar in communication, after which they can select among elective courses in areas such as group communication, public relations writing, advertising strategy, media planning, mass communication, rhetorical criticism, and management communication. Students are also required to complete either a graduate degree paper or a master’s thesis.
Online Master’s in Communication Programs for Students in Idaho
For students who do not live near Pocatello, for example, students who live in Boise, Idaho Falls, Twin Falls, or Coeur d’Alene, or for students who cannot commute to campus, online programs provide access to graduate programs in communication. At present, there is only one school in Idaho that offers an online master’s in communication program.
Idaho State University offers an online version of its Master of Arts in Communication program, which is equivalent in curriculum structure, course options, faculty support, and learning outcomes to the campus-based program described above.
Additional Online Master’s in Communication Programs for Idaho Residents
In addition to Idaho State University’s online program, many out-of-state colleges and universities offer online graduate programs in communication that accept students from Idaho. While most online master’s in communication programs accept students from all 50 states, students should confirm with each of their schools of interest that they accept students from Idaho before applying.
In addition, while the majority of online master’s in communication programs can be completed fully online, a limited number of programs include mandatory on-campus intensives, also known as campus residencies. Campus intensives are typically held at the school’s main campus, and usually span multiple days ranging from a weekend to a week. During these events, students may attend in-person lectures and discussions and/or engage in networking events, written or practical examinations, and hands-on learning activities. Students are advised to check with a program director or admissions advisor to determine if a program is fully online or requires campus visits before applying.
For students who live in Coeur d’Alene, Gonzaga University in Spokane, WA offers an online Master of Arts in Communication and Leadership Studies program. To learn more about this program, visit our Master’s in Communication Programs in Washington page.
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