M.A. in Communication Studies

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Communication Studies - Communication Studies Concentration (30 credit hours)
Core Requirement - 12 credit hours
CM 7390Quantitative Research Methods3
CM 8300Qualitative Research Methods3
CM 9300Foundations in Communication Theory3
CM 9396Capstone in Communication Studies3
Communication Studies Concentration Requirements - 12 credits hours12
Select 12 credit hours from the following: CM 7XXX, CM 8XXX, or CM 9XXX
Electives (6 credit hours)6
Select six (6) elective hours of addtional CM courses or courses outside of CM with the approval from the program director.
Total Semester Hours30
Communication Studies - Digital Media Concentration (30 credit hours)
Core Requirement - 12 credit hours
CM 7390Quantitative Research Methods3
CM 8300Qualitative Research Methods3
CM 9300Foundations in Communication Theory3
CM 9396Capstone in Communication Studies3
Digital Media Concentration Requirements - 12 credits hours12
Select 12 credit hours from the following:
Visual Communication Design
Applied Digital Communication
Digital Communication Analysis
Photojournalism
Media Script Writing
Video Design and Production
News Media in the Digital Age
Film Theory and Criticism
Communications Law and Ethics
Electives (6 credit hours)6
Select six (6) elective hours of addtional CM courses or courses outside of CM with the approval from the program director.
Total Semester Hours30