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www.fresnostate.edu California State University, Fresno 2014-2015 CATALOG | 220
Communication, M.A.
REQUIREMENTS
Master of Arts Degree in Communication Requirements
Graduate Program
The Master of Arts degree program in Communication is designed to be a comprehensive program reflecting the history
and breadth of the communication discipline. Four objectives serve as measures for competent M.A. graduates of the
program. First, all graduates will have a comprehensive understanding of the historical and philosophical assumptions of the
communication discipline, as well as the various theoretical perspectives underlying scholarship in the discipline. Second,
all graduates will recognize and be able to use appropriate communication strategies in formal, informal, professional, and
personal contexts. Third, all graduates will understand quantitative and qualitative methods of research in communication.
Fourth, all graduates will understand various communication perspectives and will have a clear understanding of their own
personal perspective and ideologies.
Master of Arts Degree Requirements
The graduate program in communication is designed to extend the competencies of students in the study of human
communication. Graduate teaching assistantships provide students with opportunities for financial assistance and additional
educational experiences.
The graduate program in communication assumes undergraduate preparation equivalent to a California State University,
Fresno major or minor in communication. The Communication Department offers a 30 unit Master of Arts degree with
coursework in three areas of human communication: rhetoric and public address, communication, and applied communication.
Coursework in these areas provides preparation for a variety of career opportunities including teaching and doctoral work in
communication and rhetoric,* business and industry, public service, law, and government.**
Program Requirements
Admission Requirements for Classified Standing. See Admission to Graduate Degree Programs with Graduate Standing in the
Division of Graduate Studies of this catalog.
COMM 241 and 262 (6 units)
COMM 205, 214, 215, 242M, 243, 262, 263, 264M, 265, 266, 268, 275, 276 or 290 (15 units)
Electives (3-9 units)
Culminating experiences (0-6 units)
Select one of the following:
A. Comprehensive Examination (0 units; take at least 9 units of approved electives)
B. COMM 298: Graduate Project (3-6 units; additional approved communication electives if needed)
C. COMM 299: Thesis (3-6 units; additional approved communication electives if needed)
Minimum total (30 units)
* For those individuals pursuing careers in teaching and doctoral work, the Communication Department highly recommends
selecting 12 units from among the following core requirements: COMM 205, 215, 242M, 243, 214, 263, 264M, 265, and 266.
** For those individuals pursuing professional careers such as business and industry, public service, law, and government, the
Communication Department highly recommends selecting 12 units from among the following core requirements: COMM 205,
214, 215, 263, 264M, 265, 266, 268, 275, and 276.
Advising Notes
1. At least 21 units in the student's program of study must be in 200-level (seminar) communication courses.
2. One methods seminar (COMM 242M or 264M) is required in every program.
3. In order to fulfill the university's Graduate Writing Skills Requirement, students are asked to submit an academic writing
sample for evaluation prior to advancement to candidacy. Consult the department's Graduate Handbook or graduate
coordinator for further details on the policy.
Object Description
| Title | 2014-15 General Catalog |
| Creator | California State University, Fresno |
| Format | PDF Document |
| Date of publication | 2014-05 |
| Subjects | California State University, Fresno. Curricula. Catalogs |
| Object type | Document |
| Location | Fresno, California |
| Language | eng |
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| Full Text Search | www.fresnostate.edu California State University, Fresno 2014-2015 CATALOG | 220 Communication, M.A. REQUIREMENTS Master of Arts Degree in Communication Requirements Graduate Program The Master of Arts degree program in Communication is designed to be a comprehensive program reflecting the history and breadth of the communication discipline. Four objectives serve as measures for competent M.A. graduates of the program. First, all graduates will have a comprehensive understanding of the historical and philosophical assumptions of the communication discipline, as well as the various theoretical perspectives underlying scholarship in the discipline. Second, all graduates will recognize and be able to use appropriate communication strategies in formal, informal, professional, and personal contexts. Third, all graduates will understand quantitative and qualitative methods of research in communication. Fourth, all graduates will understand various communication perspectives and will have a clear understanding of their own personal perspective and ideologies. Master of Arts Degree Requirements The graduate program in communication is designed to extend the competencies of students in the study of human communication. Graduate teaching assistantships provide students with opportunities for financial assistance and additional educational experiences. The graduate program in communication assumes undergraduate preparation equivalent to a California State University, Fresno major or minor in communication. The Communication Department offers a 30 unit Master of Arts degree with coursework in three areas of human communication: rhetoric and public address, communication, and applied communication. Coursework in these areas provides preparation for a variety of career opportunities including teaching and doctoral work in communication and rhetoric,* business and industry, public service, law, and government.** Program Requirements Admission Requirements for Classified Standing. See Admission to Graduate Degree Programs with Graduate Standing in the Division of Graduate Studies of this catalog. COMM 241 and 262 (6 units) COMM 205, 214, 215, 242M, 243, 262, 263, 264M, 265, 266, 268, 275, 276 or 290 (15 units) Electives (3-9 units) Culminating experiences (0-6 units) Select one of the following: A. Comprehensive Examination (0 units; take at least 9 units of approved electives) B. COMM 298: Graduate Project (3-6 units; additional approved communication electives if needed) C. COMM 299: Thesis (3-6 units; additional approved communication electives if needed) Minimum total (30 units) * For those individuals pursuing careers in teaching and doctoral work, the Communication Department highly recommends selecting 12 units from among the following core requirements: COMM 205, 215, 242M, 243, 214, 263, 264M, 265, and 266. ** For those individuals pursuing professional careers such as business and industry, public service, law, and government, the Communication Department highly recommends selecting 12 units from among the following core requirements: COMM 205, 214, 215, 263, 264M, 265, 266, 268, 275, and 276. Advising Notes 1. At least 21 units in the student's program of study must be in 200-level (seminar) communication courses. 2. One methods seminar (COMM 242M or 264M) is required in every program. 3. In order to fulfill the university's Graduate Writing Skills Requirement, students are asked to submit an academic writing sample for evaluation prior to advancement to candidacy. Consult the department's Graduate Handbook or graduate coordinator for further details on the policy. |
