Communication and Media (MA)
Degree
Master of Arts
Major Credits
33
Total Credits
33
Time to Completion
2 Years
Locations
Mankato
Overview
The Communication and Media Master of Arts program offers students the flexibility to advance into a professional/academic career or into a Ph.D. program.
Program Highlights
- Students gain a strong foundation through core courses, such as Communication Theory and Quantitative and Qualitative Methods, and a variety of elective courses in areas such as intercultural communication, interpersonal communication, organizational communication, rhetoric, and communication pedagogy.
Application Requirements
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited university
- Minimum GPA of 3.0 or better in overall undergraduate studies
- Minimum GPA of 3.0 for the last two years of undergraduate work
- A statement of personal, educational, and professional goals
- An original, sole-authored writing sample demonstrating research, sound analysis, organization, and evidence
- Three letters of recommendation from individuals qualified to judge your academic competence in communication
- Resume
- Probationary status may be provided for applicants with an undergraduate degree whose GPA is below admission standards under the following conditions:
- Acceptable performance on the GRE and/or acceptance of a student petition and contingency of adherence to contract terms formulated by graduate faculty
Additional Requirements for International Applicants
- A minimum TOEFL iBT score of 80 or a minimum IELTS score of 6.5
- Credential Evaluation prepared by a National Association of Credentials Evaluation Service member
Communication and Media MA Application Deadlines
| U.S.-Based Applicants | International Applicants | |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Start | August 1 | May 1 |
| Spring Start | December 1 | September 1 |
| Summer Start | April 30 | N/A |
Contact Us
Contact Communication and Media Graduate Coordinator Learn more about the College of Humanities and Social Sciences Contact Graduate Studies