2011-2012 Archived Catalog Information

Requirements
Suffolk University offers graduate programs in Communication fields for students who hold the Bachelor’s degree in any area of undergraduate study from the University or from other accredited institutions of higher education.

The purpose of the graduate degree program is to allow students opportunities for advanced study and research in the communication discipline. The focus of the program is to challenge students to understand the breadth of the communication field, to discover the theoretical and practical parameters of different areas within the field, and to enable students to research and create solid, well-grounded work in various communication-related careers.

Candidates for degrees must complete the required coursework for their respective graduate concentrations while maintaining a minimum grade point average of “B” (3.0). Graduate students who may have deficient or unsatisfactory academic performance (as outlined in the Academic Standing section of the Graduate Programs overview in this catalog) may be subject to academic probation or dismissal or such other limitations or sanctions specified by the Department of Communication and Journalism. Students with academic deficiencies will be notified in writing of any department action, and they may appeal that action subject to the policies in the Academic Standing section of this catalog.

Incomplete Grades/Number of Incomplete Grades
No graduate student may carry more than two grades of incomplete at any one time [exclusive of Incomplete grades for Thesis work] unless the student has approved excessive incomplete grades with the Department Chairperson and the Graduate Program Coordinator.

Completion of Excessive Incompletes
Students carrying excessive Incomplete grades may, at the discretion of the Department Chairperson or Graduate Program Coordinator, be required to complete the coursework carrying the incompletes before being permitted to register for additional coursework.

Completion of Course Work Before Graduation
No student with outstanding incomplete grades will be granted the M.A. degree.

Student Status
Students intending to pursue a graduate degree may elect to take a maximum of two graduate courses in the Department of Communication and Journalism before applying for degree candidacy in one of the available concentrations.