Masters of Science in Communication Studies and Journalism
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Option I - Communication Studies
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Designed to provide advanced studies in the areas of public address, rhetorical theory, radio/television studies, and theatre arts. This option provides further professional preparation and competencies in the area of communication.
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Option II - Journalism
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Designed to provide for professional journalists who wish to broaden their education in communication and social sciences; and for individuals with undergraduate degrees in non-journalism specialties who wish to develop their knowledge in mass communication.
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Application for Admission
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See section on admission in the Graduate School catalog.
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Advisory Committee
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During the first or early into the second semester of graduate work, the student and his/her advisor should decide upon the composition of the student's Advisory Committee. As a minimum, this committee must consist of:
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 Major Advisor (From Graduate Faculty Committee) |
| Major Department Representative (From List Above) |
| Minor Department Representatvie* (*Inside or Outside minor) |
Once these individuals have agreed to serve, the advisor will send a letter to the Graduate School Office requesting approval of the composition of the student's Advisory Committee. If approved, the Graduate Dean will then appoint a Graduate Faculty Representative and inform the advisor in letter form.
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Plan of Study
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Sometime early in the second semester, the student is required to file his/her Plan of Study. To begin, the student and the advisor complete a Plan of Study Worksheet (Obtain a copy from the Graduate School). Once completed, the student then types in the information on the actual Plan of Study, obtain necessary signatures and forwards it to the Graduate School for approval. Changes to a Plan of Study must be completed on the proper form and submitted to the Graduate School.
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The Plan of Study Requirements for Communication Studies and Theatre
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A minimum total of 30 credits
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50 percent of the total credits must be numbered 700 or above
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Thesis equals 6 credits (7 credits by special approval of the advisor)
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Supporting Studies equals 8 credits (From two or more disciplines,
unless one department is sufficiently diverse.
A student may also elect to have an 'inside minor')
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No more than 2 credits may be workshop
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Thesis sustaining credits do not count in the total credits
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Converted Credits
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The Graduate School allows courses numbered 300-499 to be converted to graduate redit at 80 percent of the original credits, discarding all fractions. Students are allowed to take only two courses for converted and in no case will the amount of converted credits exceed seven(7). These credits may be applied only with the permission of the Advisory Committee and the Dean of the Graduate School.
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Research Tool Requirement
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During the second semester study, students are required to take RTVF 792, Research Methods in Communication. Substitutes are allowed at the discretion of the Graduate Faculty Committee.
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Minimum Credit Requirements
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Graduate Teaching Assistants are required to take no fewer than two(2) courses per semester from the department in which they have their assistantship al long as there are courses to take. Directed and Independent studies should occur toward the conclusion of a student's coursework, rather than the beginning.
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Residency Requirement
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See requirements in Graduate School Catalog.
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Admission to Candidacy
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After 20 credits have been earned, the student may apply for candidacy (Get the forms from the graduate school). The student must have a 3.00 or higher Grade Point Average, and have successfully completed their proposal meeting with their Advisory Committee.
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| CORE REQUIREMENTS |
| MCOM/RTVF 792 |
Research Methods in Communication |
| SPCM 700 |
Instructional Communication (for Teaching Assistants) |
| GCOM 605 |
Current Approaches to Communication |
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Courses Offered in Communication Studies and Theatre
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| RTVF 637 |
Educational & Corporate Television |
(3) |
| RTVF 660 |
Special Problems in Radio, Television or Film |
(1-2) |
| RTVF 664 |
Film Studies |
(3) |
| RTVF 792 |
Research Methods in Communication |
(3) |
| SPCM 516 |
Rhetorical Criticism |
(3) |
| SPCM 624 |
Persuasion |
(2) |
| SPCM 652 |
General Semantics |
(3) |
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| SPCM 700 |
Instructional Communication |
(3) |
| SPCM 676 |
Directing Speech Activities |
(3) |
| SPCM 707 |
Speech/English/Drama for Teachers |
(1-3) |
| SPCM 766 |
Rhetorical Theory |
(3) |
| SPCM 792 |
Special Problems in Oral Interpretation |
(1-2) |
| SPCM 790 |
Thesis |
(5-7) |
| SPCM 791 |
Thesis Sustaining |
(1) |
| THEA 610 |
Dramatic Literature |
(3) |
| THEA 560 |
History of Theatre |
(3) |
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| THEA 560 |
History of Theatre |
(3) |
| THEA 796 |
Special Problems in Theatre |
(1-2) |
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