Communication (M.A.)
Arts and Sciences Hall
CHDCM@shu.edu
shu.edu/academics/ma-communication.html
Program Code: EC_COMM_MA
The Master of Arts in Communication is a 36-credit on- campus program in which students develop critical communication skills associated with human interaction and research practices in ways that are grounded in theory and can be immediately applied in practice. Students are challenged to think creatively, apply state-of-the-art technology, and sharpen their communication competencies and knowledge base in a dynamic and highly interactive environment reflecting real world scenarios. A unique Communication Portfolio course assists students in transitioning from their graduate studies to an employment opportunity or toward further study.
The program currently offers three areas of study.
- Digital Media Studies focuses on communication technologies in corporations, organization and human relations including device usage, adoptions and applications.
- Communication in Organizations teaches students to enhance workplace communication capabilities by focusing on decision making and problem solving within employee relations, management communication and digital interaction.
- Public Relations teaches students to develop strategic messages for diverse audiences and build mutually beneficial relationships by focusing on the unique management function of the discipline and examining advanced concepts, theories, and methods through a global framework.
Admissions Requirements
To be considered for admission, applicants are required to submit the following materials:
- Online application and application fee
- Resume/Curriculum vitae
- Personal statement (up to 550 words, about two pages)
- Official transcript(s) from all institutions attended - including pre- and post-baccalaureate coursework
- GRE or Miller Analogies Test (MAT) official score report (waivers available for qualified applicants)
- Letters of recommendation (2)
International applicants are welcome. Please review program website for supplemental requirements.
Curriculum Requirements
The Master of Arts in Communication requires 36 credits distributed as follows:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Communication Coursework | ||
| COTC 7110 | Communication Research | 3 |
| COMM 8000 | Communication Research Methods | 3 |
| COMM 8500 | Communication Portfolio | 3 |
| Areas of Study | ||
| Select 12 credits in one of the following tracks: | 12 | |
Digital Media Studies | ||
| New Media and Orgn'tl Comm | ||
| The Internet and Communication | ||
| Theory-Practice Digital Comm | ||
| Communication Ethics | ||
Communication in Organizations | ||
| Intro Organizational Comm | ||
| Training and Development | ||
| Leaders Change and Org Culture | ||
| Leading Org Diversity | ||
Public Relations | ||
| PR Research and Writing | ||
| Global Perspectives | ||
| Theory - Principles of PR | ||
| Strategic Plan - Practical App | ||
| Communication Electives | ||
| Select nine credits of approved electives | 9 | |
| Thesis-related coursework | ||
| COMM 8199 | Sp Tp - Master's Project I | 3 |
| COMM 8200 | Master's Project II | 3 |
| Total Hours | 36 | |
Plan of Study
Requirements for the program are outlined in the "Requirements" tab of this Catalogue. This Planner tab offers a sample semester-by-semester model schedule which accounts for historical course availability. For timely completion of the program, students must routinely meet with their assigned academic adviser to carefully plan their schedule based on available courses.
M.A. in Communication: Digital Media Studies
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| First Semester | Hours | |
| COTC 7110 | Communication Research | 3 |
| COMM 7775 | Theory-Practice Digital Comm | 3 |
| COMM/COPR/COTC Approved Elective | 3 | |
| Hours | 9 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| COMM 8000 | Communication Research Methods | 3 |
| COMM 7551 | The Internet and Communication | 3 |
| COMM/COPR/COTC Approved Elective | 3 | |
| Hours | 9 | |
| Second Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| COMM 8199 | Sp Tp - Master's Project I | 3 |
| COMM 7002 | New Media and Orgn'tl Comm | 3 |
| COMM/COPR/COTC Approved Elective | 3 | |
| Hours | 9 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| COMM 8200 | Master's Project II | 3 |
| COTC 8110 | Communication Ethics | 3 |
| COMM 8500 | Communication Portfolio | 3 |
| Hours | 9 | |
| Total Hours | 36 | |
M.A. in Communication: Communication in Organizations
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| First Semester | Hours | |
| COTC 7110 | Communication Research | 3 |
| COTC 6100 | Intro Organizational Comm | 3 |
| COMM/COPR/COTC Approved Elective | 3 | |
| Hours | 9 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| COMM 8000 | Communication Research Methods | 3 |
| COMM 7503 | Leaders Change and Org Culture | 3 |
| COMM/COPR/COTC Approved Elective | 3 | |
| Hours | 9 | |
| Second Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| COMM 8199 | Sp Tp - Master's Project I | 3 |
| COMM 7413 | Training and Development | 3 |
| COMM/COPR/COTC Approved Elective | 3 | |
| Hours | 9 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| COMM 8200 | Master's Project II | 3 |
| COMM 7507 | Leading Org Diversity | 3 |
| COMM 8500 | Communication Portfolio | 3 |
| Hours | 9 | |
| Total Hours | 36 | |
M.A. in Communication: Public Relations
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| First Semester | Hours | |
| COTC 7110 | Communication Research | 3 |
| COPR 6003 | Theory - Principles of PR | 3 |
| COMM/COPR COTC Approved Elective | 3 | |
| Hours | 9 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| COMM 8000 | Communication Research Methods | 3 |
| COPR 6000 | PR Research and Writing | 3 |
| COMM/COPR/COTC Approved Elective | 3 | |
| Hours | 9 | |
| Second Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| COMM 8199 | Sp Tp - Master's Project I | 3 |
| COPR 6002 | Global Perspectives | 3 |
| COMM/COPR/COTC Approved Elective | 3 | |
| Hours | 9 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| COMM 8200 | Master's Project II | 3 |
| COPR 6002 | Global Perspectives | 3 |
| COMM 8500 | Communication Portfolio | 3 |
| Hours | 9 | |
| Total Hours | 36 | |
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