Communication Studies, MA

University of Alabama

The 30 hour master of arts degree program in communication studies is designed to promote understanding of the functions of human communication in its various forms and venues and emphasizes four substantive research areas: rhetoric and political discourse, interpersonal communication, organizational leadership, and communication and culture. The MA degree can be completed as a main campus or distance learning student. Students have the opportunity to customize a plan of study or complete a defined concentration to support different interests and career goals, including advanced graduate degree work, teaching, communication consulting, and corporate or nonprofit professional leadership positions.

College of Communication and Information Sciences