Online Master of Arts in Communication Studies

Degree Plan

The Master’s in Communication Studies has two concentrations: Communication Studies and Digital Media.

The Digital Media Concentration (30 hours) focuses on fields such as media, digital communication, digital analysis, and digital design and production, and combines theory and practice to help students understand not only the field but the tools and technologies necessary to be successful in these fields. 

The Communication Studies Concentration provides a comprehensive understanding of the diverse facets of communication such as interpersonal communication and strategic communication and equips students with the knowledge and analytical tools needed to navigate the complexities of modern communication in an ever-evolving global landscape.

Students can also pursue a combined five-year program: Combined Bachelor’s (various majors) and Master of Arts in Communication Studies.

Communication Studies Courses

The program encourages the student to select classes to support one’s own interests. Highlighted courses include:

Foundations in Communication Theory
Foundations in Communication
Publication Design and Layout
Video Design and Production
The Law and Ethics of Mass Communication

Career Opportunities

The program is committed to the development of leadership, and to the University’s position of national leadership in promoting an ethic of service to community and country, fostering scientific and humanistic research, and advancing social mobility. Examples of careers that graduates of this program pursue include:

Journalism
Marketing
Public Relations
Social Media and Content Creation
Video Production
Digital Media
Education
Technical Communication