Master of Arts - Program Requirements
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The Master of Arts Degree in Communication Studies consists of 36 semester hours of coursework at the 500-level or above. Students select courses in consultation with their faculty advisor as well as one of the following comprehensive examination options:
- Thesis (6 Hours)
- Applied Project (6 Hours)
- Written Comprehensive Examination
Required Coursework
- CMN 502 Theory and Practice in Communication and Persuasion OR CMN 522: Argumentation and Advocacy
- CMN 505 Methods in Applied Communication Research
- CMN 506 Humanistic Inquiry and Field Research in Communication
Elective Coursework
21 semester hours required for Thesis/Applied Project option
27 semester hours required for Written Comprehensive Exams option
- CMN 515 Ethical Issues in Communication Advocacy
- CMN 516 Mediation and Dispute Resolution
- CMN 520 Communication Campaigns
- CMN 522 Argumentation and Advocacy
- CMN 531 Communication and Social Change
- CMN 532 Advocacy in Interpersonal Settings
- CMN 550 Advocacy in Organizational Settings
- CMN 551 Democracy and Power in Organizations
- CMN 557 Communication and Technology
- CMN 565 Globalization and Advocacy
- CMN 570 Communication and Advocacy in Social Context
- CMN 598 Special Topics
- Aging & Lifespan Development
- Communication Studies
- Criminology & Criminal Justice
- Recreation & Tourism Management
- Social Work
- Minors
