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Oct 05, 2024
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2022-2023 Graduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]
Communication (M.A.)
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Program Overview
Explore interpersonal identities and relationships, culture and organizational life, in addition to traditional and new forms of media at USD. After completing foundational courses in research and theory, you will develop your own academic goals by selecting courses from communication studies, media & journalism or other related departments. Prepare for doctoral study, teaching at the secondary and post-secondary levels, and leadership positions in business, education, law, politics, social and human services, health care management, human resource development, public relations, advertising, marketing, media management, technology, media research, public administration and more. Learn more at usd.edu/commstudies.
There are two tracks available for this program. Plan A (thesis) requires the 12 hour core plus 18 hours of elective credit and 6 hours of thesis credit. Plan B (non-thesis) requires the 12-hour core plus 24 hours of elective credit, and a comprehensive exam during or after the final semester of coursework.
DELIVERY: On campus
Master of Arts in Communication, Plan A (Thesis)
Major Area Coursework - 36 Credit Hours
Master of Arts in Communication, Plan B (non-thesis)
Major Area Coursework - 36 Credit Hours
Degree requirements for areas of study:
Communication MA
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Plan A
(Thesis)
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Plan B
(Coursework)
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Core courses
Communication Elective Courses
Thesis or Project Research
Supporting courses(outside communication)
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12 credit hours
12 credit hours
6 credit hours
6 credit hours
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12 credit hours
18 credit hours
N.A.
6 credit hours
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Thesis
Project
Comprehensive Written Exam
Oral Defense
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Yes
No
No
Yes
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No
No
Yes
Yes
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Application Requirements
- Completed application
- $35 application fee
- Official transcripts*
- Letters of recommendation*
- Admission test scores*
- Statement of purpose
- Resume/CV*
*Requirements for admission vary by program and may require different documentation and have different deadlines. For specific program requirements and submission deadline, visit: catalog.usd.edu.
State Authorization - It Matters Where You Live
If your learning placement course (internship, externship, clinical, rotation, practicum, independent study, study away, etc.) or your online course will be taken outside South Dakota, please reference USD’s State Authorization webpage.
State Authorization
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