Department of Communications and Theater Arts
Course of Study
Two approaches to the degree are offered, Plans A and B. The choice between A and B should be based primarily on your career goals. If you view the M.A. as your final degree, Plan B, course work plus a research essay or creative project, may be more appropriate. If you plan further work at the doctoral level, Plan A, course work plus a thesis would be preferable.
The thesis/comprehensive exam combination in Plan A is good preparation for what is encountered in a doctoral program. Selection of Plan B does not exclude you from a doctoral program, however, should your goals change.
Plan A: 33 Hours - 27 hours plus 6 hours thesis and a comprehensive exam.
| Communications Courses- 18 Hours* |
MBA Courses- 9 Hours* |
| Course Number |
Course Title |
Course Number |
Course Title |
| CO 510 |
Research Methods** |
MK 521 |
Marketing |
| CO 520 |
Ethics in Media** |
MN 550 |
Management Skills |
| CO 530 |
Seminar in Communication Law and Policy |
MN 588 |
Strategic Human Resource Management |
| CO 550 |
Development of Communication Theory |
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| CO 599 |
Thesis: 6 Hours Approved |
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*Courses may have prerequisites.
**CO510 and CO520 must be taken in the first year of the program.
Plus one of the following two CO sequences:
| Public Relations Sequence |
Television Sequence |
| Course Number |
Course Title |
Course Number |
Course Title |
| CO 515 |
Media Strategy |
CO 525 |
Advanced Media Production |
| CO 585 |
Seminar in Public Relations and Media Management |
CO 580 |
Seminar in Electrnic Media Management |
Plan B: 33 Hours - 30 hours plus a research essay or creative project and a comprehensive exam.
| Communications Courses- 21Hours* |
MBA Courses- 9 Hours* |
| Course Number |
Course Title |
Course Number |
Course Title |
| CO 510 |
Research Methods** |
MK 521 |
Marketing |
| CO 520 |
Ethics in Media** |
MN 550 |
Management Skills |
| CO 530 |
Seminar in Communication Law and Policy |
MN 588 |
Strategic Human Resource Management |
| CO 550 |
Development of Communication Theory |
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| CO 595 |
Communication in the Global Marketplace OR one additional approved MBA Course |
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| CO 598 |
Project in Communication Management |
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*Courses may have prerequisites.
**CO510 and CO520 must be taken in the first year of the progra
Plus one of the following two CO sequences:
| Public Relations Sequence |
Television Sequence |
| Course Number |
Course Title |
Course Number |
Course Title |
| CO 515 |
Media Strategy |
CO 525 |
Advanced Media Production |
| CO 585 |
Seminar in Public Relations and Media Management |
CO 580 |
Seminar in Electrnic Media Management |
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