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
  • organizational and interpersonal 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 for instructions on how to apply.

Applicants for the M.A. program in Communication Studies may submit test scores from either the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or The Miller Analogies Test (MAT) for their application.

Admission into the Graduate School must be completed prior to the semester the applicant intends to begin coursework.


Application Deadlines for Admission:

1 May -- for August admission
1 November -- for January admission



Department graduate 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: