Curriculum
The Masters of Arts in Communication (MAC) program requires a total of 36 credit hours. 15 of those are required core courses and the other 21 hours are electives.
Required Core Courses
COMM 801 Introduction to Communication Research (3 hours)
COMM 803 Empirical/Quantitative Methodologies in Communication Research (3 hours)
COMM 812 Contemporary Theories in Communication (3 hours)
Qualitative Methods: select two of the 3-credit 800-level qualitative methods courses offered by the department. Ask the graduate coordinator which classes qualify. (6 hours)
Electives
In addition to the required courses, students, with the advice and consent of their faculty adviser and the graduate coordinator, must select courses to complete the plan of study. The plan of study will be individually designed to accommodate a student’s background, interests, and needs and must include a minimum of 60 percent of their graduate hours at the 700-899 level.
Students will also choose a thesis, project, or comps option to complete their program.
Thesis:
Students must take 6 hours of thesis credit evenly divided between two consecutive semesters. Thesis hours are considered part of your 21 elective hours.
Project:
Students must take 6 hours of project credit evenly divided between two consecutive semesters. Project hours are considered part of your 21 elective hours.
Comps:
Students must take comprehensive exams in their last year of the program. Students do not enroll in credit hours for comprehensive exams.