Communication Requirements (MS)

Degree Requirements

Thirty units of course work that include 6 credits of required core coursework, 3 credits of a capstone, and 21 courses from electives.

It is possible for students to earn this degree by combining 3 of the 4 certificates in Communication. Students should consult with an advisor when choosing courses for certificates to ensure that there is not overlap in elective requirements. The four certificates are in Social and New Media, Health Advocacy, Strategic Communication, and Organizational Communication.

Professional Core:
COMM 785APPLIED COMMUNICATION RESEARCH3
Select one of the following:3
TECHNOLOGY, GLOBALIZATION, AND COMMUNICATION
WRITTEN COMMUNICATION FOR DIVERSE AUDIENCES
Electives:21
Select seven of the following: COMM 724 and COMM 780 may also count as electives.
CORPORATE COMMUNICATION TOPICS
INSTRUCTIONAL COMMUNICATION
CRISIS COMMUNICATION
STRATEGIC PLANNING
CORPORATE COMMUNICATION ADMINISTRATION
SOCIAL AND NEW MEDIA MESSAGING
PRACTICING ADVOCACY AND INFLUENCE
HEALTH COMMUNICATION TOPICS
HEALTH COMMUNICATION AND PUBLIC POLICY
Capstone:
COMM 788PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATION CAPSTONE3
Total Units30