Communication Studies, MA
Introduction
Communication Studies, MA is a Masters program taught at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, USA. Intake: fall; spring; summer (distance learning). The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (30 hour master of arts degree program) options.
The Communication Studies MA is a 30-hour program designed to promote advanced understanding of the social influence of communication. It emphasizes four focused areas of study: rhetoric and political discourse, interpersonal communication, communication and culture, and organizational leadership (online). Students study the theoretical and methodological foundations of communication and customize a plan of study to support interests and professional aspirations, including doctoral study, teaching, public service, communication consulting, entrepreneurship, and corporate or nonprofit leadership.
The curriculum includes foundation, theory, and methods requirements, plus electives. Students complete COM 500 or COM 502, a theory requirement chosen from COM 561, COM 514, or COM 541/COM 571, and method requirements that include COM 548 or COM 550 and COM 572. For an additional methods requirement, students choose one course from a listed set or an advisor-approved methods course. Plans of study can be pre-approved or planned with a faculty advisor.
Modules
- COM 500
- COM 502 Professional Comm Foundations
- COM 561 or Human Communication Theory
- COM 514 Lead Collab Across Differences
- COM 541 or Contemporary Rhetorical Theory
- COM 571 Organizational Com
- COM 548 or Sem Rhetorical Criticism
- COM 550 or Qualitative Research Methods
- COM 572 Methods for Org Assessment
Admission Requirements
The minimum requirements for admission in Communication Studies, MA at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:
- program specific academic requirment set by University of Pittsburgh Medical Center.
- English Language OR any other language requirments as set by University of Pittsburgh Medical Center as pre-requiste for admission in Communication Studies, MA.
Note: Please check the university website in the link below.
Courses Units
Please check detail of study units at https://catalog.ua.edu/graduate/communication-information-sciences/communication-studies/ma/
Scholarships
80 fully funded scholarships are listed for USA. See USA scholarships.