Program Mission

The Master of Arts in Communication Studies provides students with an opportunity to engage in a multifaceted course of study which is grounded in a strong theoretical base but also recognizes the marketplace. A high level of interaction between students and faculty provides students with the opportunity to construct individualized programs of advanced study. The program prepares students to be more competitive in the work place or to continue studies in a Ph.D. program.

option in Community College Pedagogy

Starting Fall 2005 the department is offering a new option in the graduate program, Community College Pedagogy.

The Master of Arts in Communication Studies with an Option in Community College Pedagogy prepares students for teaching communication courses at two-year colleges. A combination of theoretical and applied courses, instructional practicums and supervised student-teaching provide students with a strong background in communication and pedagogical theory and the opportunity to put the theory into practice.

Students in this option will be expected to complete a semester long practicum and then a semester long internship.