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2014-2015 Graduate Catalog 
    
2014-2015 Graduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Communication (M.A.)


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Master of Arts in Communication, Plan A (Thesis): Total 36 credit hours


Major Area Coursework


Master of Arts in Communication, Plan B (non–thesis): Total 36 credit hours


Major Area Coursework


Degree requirements for areas of study:


Communication MA

 

Plan A
(Thesis)

 

Plan B 
(Course Work)

 

Core courses
Communication Elective Courses
Thesis or Project Research
Supporting courses(outside communication)

 

12 credit hours
12 credit hours1
  6 credit hours 
  6 credit hours

 

12 credit hours
18 credit hours2
  N.A.
  6 credit hours

 

Thesis
Project
Comprehensive Written Exam

Oral Defense

 

  Yes
  No
  No

  Yes

 

  No
  No
  Yes

  Yes

 

1 at least 3 elective credit hours must be taken in each academic department
2 at least 6 elective credit hours must be taken in each academic department

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