PROGRAM AREAS
Students in this graduate program have a core of
required courses and may choose electives, in such areas as --
- rhetorical
theory and criticism
- political communication
- critical cultural
studies
- interpersonal communication
- organizational communication
CAREER OPTIONS
A Master of Arts degree in Communication Studies can offer many
career options. Communication skills -- oral, written, electronic -- are now recognized as critical
aspects in all major professions in the United States. Both in
education and in the work force, there is a growing need for those
who not only understand how human communication functions in its various forms, but
also can analyze and advise others on ways to improve human communication.
Graduates typically pursue one of three career paths: teaching
public speaking, working in professional communication positions,
or continuing with advanced academic study, such as in doctoral
or law degree programs.
ADMISSIONS
All those interested in being admitted into the program must
apply for admission to the Graduate School of the University of
Alabama. Refer to the Graduate
School website.
Applicants may submit test scores from either the Graduate Record
Examination (GRE) or The Miller Analogies Test (MAT).
Admission
into the Graduate School must be completed prior to the semester
the applicant intends to begin coursework.
Application Deadlines:
For August, 1 May
For January, 1 November
Department assistantships are awarded only in the spring for the
following academic year. To be eligible to apply, applications for
admission must be completed by 1 March. Use the links below for more information:
THE DEGREE PROGRAM
All M.A. candidates must successfully fulfill the department's Program Requirements to earn a degree. To access all necessary program materials, consult the information provided on the Handbook webpage.
The Master of Arts degree program in Communication Studies is designed to
meet the minimum requirements of the Graduate School, the College
of Communication and Information Sciences(C&IS), as well as specific program requirements in the Department
of Communication Studies. For more information about Graduate School or College requirements, consult the links below:
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