2011-2012 Archived Catalog Information
- Application Requirements
Master of Arts Degree
Objective
The Master of Arts degree program is designed to allow students advanced study beyond the baccalaureate level, with a view to providing students with a comprehensive understanding of theoretical and practical concerns in their chosen area of study.
Degree Requirements
In order to receive the degree of Master of Arts in Communication, a student must have completed a minimum of 36 graduate credit hours, including the requirements for his/her concentration, achieving a minimum grade point average of “B” (3.0).
Thesis Option Requirements
Students selecting the thesis option are required to complete 30 semester hours of approved coursework beyond the B.A./B.S., and present an approved research thesis (6 semester hours of thesis credit) to a graduate committee. Students must be enrolled for at least one hour of thesis credit at the time of their thesis defense.
Graduate Course Requirements
36 hours
Transfer Credits
In some cases, transfer credits from other graduate degree programs in Communication or related fields may be accepted. Students interested in transferring graduate credits should speak with the Director of Graduate Admissions.
Request for acceptance of graduate transfer credits must be made at the time of matriculation into the Master of Arts program. Only courses in which students have received a grade of “B” or better will be considered for acceptance.
Such transfer credits will be accepted only with approval of the Department of Communication and Journalism. Additional work in a given area or proof of proficiency may be required.
Financial Aid
Graduate fellowships and assistantships are available to full-time and part-time graduate students who meet various criteria for receiving financial aid. In order to be considered for these and other forms of assistance, such as grants and loans, candidates must submit their admission application to the Office of Graduate Admission by March 15 and their financial aid application to the Financial Aid Office by April 1.