MA in Communication

Master Program Objective

The Master of Arts in Communication is designed to provide a means of career enhancement for media and organizational professionals. The program includes the areas of Communication Studies, Communication Technology, and Mass Communication. The curriculum is designed to meet the educational needs of undergraduates and media professionals who need more specialized training for career advancement into media management, and organizational professionals who need to extend their knowledge of communication processes at the interpersonal, organizational, and mass media levels.

The program is designed to be flexible so that specific needs and goals of students may be supported.

All students complete foundation courses in communication theory and research methods during the first semester (all new students begin in the fall semester) and work with the Graduate Advisor to select courses in communication and related electives that support their goals.

Specifically, the program's curriculum incorporates communication principles with the technology required in business and industry today and emphasizes the integrated nature of the communication discipline.

The program offers specialized education in the management of media resources, the changing role of the media in an information society, and a theoretical and ethical framework for considering the impact of the media upon society.

Organizational professionals can focus on working with both external and internal constituencies and communication processes of management, training and development, and human resources.

Concerned About Costs?

For the upcoming year, tuition and fees will be $11,044. There are other costs to consider as well, such as books and supplies, living expenses, and miscellaneous fees. We encourage you to learn more about expected costs by visiting UTA's Financial Aid and Scholarships page. Our graduate advisor will be happy to answer any further questions and provide you with specifics.