Fus The department of communication offers a Master of Arts degree emphasizing a broad theoretical knowledge of speech and mass communication. Graduate students achieve in-depth knowledge of communication processes and effects, and acquire the skills needed to discover new knowledge through research and other forms of scholarly activity. They also acquire skills and knowledge needed for professional growth.
Graduate students conduct original research for a thesis or project.
Department of communication graduate faculty members offer an impressive blend of academic and professional media and corporate experience. Faculty are actively involved in discovery of new knowledge through publication in top scholarly journals. The faculty seek to cultivate in students breadth and depth of knowledge about communication, and seek to foster the spirit of free investigation. Admissions Procedures and Policies Prospective communication graduate students should first contact the department's graduate program coordinator. The department of communication requires applicants to complete a Personal Reference Form, including a 500-word essay.