Communication (Mass Communication), M.A.

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Thesis Option

All students pursuing this program in communication must complete the following requirements:

Substantive Core (6 hours)

Research Methods

MC 720 - Introduction to Graduate Research in Communication 3 hrs.

Research Electives (6 hours)

Thesis (6 hours)

Electives in Mass Communication (9 hours)

Note:

A minimum of thirty (30) semester hours must be completed, including thesis credit. At least eighteen (18) of these hours must be numbered 600 or above. All candidates must pass a comprehensive written examination, submit a scholarly thesis, and defend the thesis. A 3.0 GPA is required for graduation.

Continuous Enrollment Requirement. Students are expected to enroll continuously after they have taken required coursework until they complete their degree following guidelines published under the General Degree Requirements section of this Graduate Bulletin.