Communication, MA
Degree Awarded: MA Communication
Communication master's description
The Master of Arts program in communication provides you, as a working professional, with advanced training in communication skills and competencies, preparing you for career advancement and leadership in a shifting job market.
The flexible nature of this online program benefits you if you have a busy schedule.
The faculty members at ASU's Hugh Downs School of Human Communication are highly experienced in developing and delivering quality online coursework that prepares you for success in your career. You gain essential skills required in today's workplace, including conflict transformation, cross-cultural communication, negotiation, persuasion and crisis management.
The MA program concludes with a capstone project, giving you the opportunity to put your skills into action and make a real impact by solving communication problems in your community or workplace. The final project can be implemented by the organization or shown to future potential employers.
Degree Requirements
Curriculum Plan Options
- 30 credit hours including the required capstone course (COM 550)
Required Core (12 credit hours)
COM 501 Research Methods in Communication (3)
COM 504 Theories and Models in Communication (3)
COM 530 Training and Development (3)
COM 540 Conducting Communication Research (3)
Electives (15 credit hours)
Culminating Experience (3 credit hours)
COM 550 Capstone (3)
Admission Requirements
Applicants must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
Applicants must have earned a bachelor's or master's degree in communication or a closely related field from a regionally accredited institution.
Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in the last 60 hours of their first bachelor's degree program or a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in an applicable master's degree program.
All applicants must submit:
- graduate admission application and application fee
- official transcripts
- resume
- letter of interest
- proof of English proficiency
Additional Application Information
An applicant whose native language is not English must provide proof of English proficiency regardless of their current residency.
Applicants should include a resume and letter of interest. The letter should be two to three pages, and should outline work, educational background and volunteer experience, as well as discuss why the applicant is interested in this degree, field and program.
Flexible Degree Options
Accelerated program options
This program allows students to obtain both a bachelor's and master's degree in as little as five years.
It is offered as an
accelerated bachelor's and master's degree
with:
BA - Communication
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BS - Communication
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BA - Business (Communication)
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Acceptance to the graduate program requires a separate application. During their junior year, eligible students will be advised by their academic departments to apply.
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Career Opportunities
Careers this communication master's degree prepares you for
This program is designed for individuals looking to change career trajectories or get ahead in their current professions. Graduates can expect to find work in:
- fundraising
- government
- health care
- human resources
- management
- marketing
- nonprofits
- public relations
- sales
- teaching
Attend Online
ASU offers this program in an online format with multiple enrollment sessions throughout the year. Applicants may view the program description and request more information.
Program Contact Information
If you have questions related to admission, please click here to request information and an admission specialist will reach out to you directly. For questions regarding faculty or courses, please use the contact information below.
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