Professional Communication M.A.
Admission Requirements
Complete the following admission requirements:
- Submit an academic writing sample.
Minimum Requirements for Professional Communication M.A. Degree: 33 credits
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| General University Requirements | ||
| Complete the graduate general university requirements. | ||
| Master’s Degree Requirements | ||
| Complete the master's degree requirements. | ||
| As part of the master's degree requirements, complete the following: | ||
| COM F699 | Thesis | 6 |
| or COM F698 | Non-thesis Research/Project | |
| Professional Communication Program Requirements | ||
| Complete the following: | ||
| COM F601 | Quantitative Research Methods in Communication | 3 |
| COM F602 | Communication Research Methodologies: Human Science | 3 |
| COM F622 | Communication in Interpersonal Relationships | 3 |
| COM F625 | Communication Theory | 3 |
| COM F631 | Teambuilding | 3 |
| COM F645 | Organizational Communication | 3 |
| COM F680 | Communication and Diversity in the Professional World | 3 |
| Electives | ||
| Complete two of the following: 1 | 6 | |
| Public Relations Theory and Practice | ||
| Communication in Health Contexts | ||
| Training and Development Communication | ||
| Seminar in Communication | ||
| Total Credits | 33 | |
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Students may take F400- and F600-level courses in art, education, English, journalism, communication, marketing, business administration and Arctic and Northern studies as well as graduate-level independent studies to fulfill 6 credits of the elective requirement if approved by the student’s committee. Students will also be able to apply up to 6 credits of appropriate graduate-level coursework from other universities in the elective area if approved by the student’s committee.
Note: A maximum of 6 credits of approved F400-level courses may be included in the 30-34 credit requirement.
Note: The comprehensive examination is to be taken no later than the student’s fourth semester of work.
