A checklist is the list of requirements to complete this program and receive the award, as the college publishes it in its catalog. It is the same for everyone. It does not say what you have completed; that comes from applying your own record.
Program
- Award
- M.A.
- Credential class
- ceterms:MasterDegree
- CIP
- 09.0101
- Total credits (published)
- 9
- Credits (computed from items)
- 90
- Catalog edition
- 2026-2027
- Checklist type
- degree-program
Identifiers
- IPEDS UNITID
- 232423
- CourseShelf checklist
- CK_232423_af35b52e
- CollegeTransfer.Net
- Institution Transfer Profile
- Source
- CourseShelf publish 59
Requirements to complete
Every course or condition the catalog lists, in the catalog's order.
Degree Requirements
0 items
Introduction to the Program
2 items
- 3
- SubtotalNot resolved to a course3
Theory and Applied Contexts
13 items
- 3
- Choose two of the following:Not resolved to a course6
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- SubtotalNot resolved to a course9
Research Methods and Tools
7 items
- Choose two of the following:Not resolved to a course6
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- SubtotalNot resolved to a course6
Concentrations
concentration · 1 item
- As part of their requirements for an M.A. degree in Communication and Advocacy, students will select a concentrated area of study. In each concentration, research, theory and practical application are combined to help students develop and refine knowledge and skills essential to becoming effective communication advocates, research investigators and communication research consumers. See below for more information.Not resolved to a course9
Environmental Communication
0 items
Health Communication
0 items
Strategic Communication
1 item
- SubtotalNot resolved to a course9
Completion Requirement
1 item
- Students complete nine credits of thesis or internship dedicated to a major project designed to facilitate specific vocational and academic qualifications in the field (including three hours of elective course work); or nine credits related to the comprehensive examination. 1Not resolved to a course9
Completion requirements may include:
2 items
- 3-6
- 3-6
Comprehensive examination
0 items
Subtotal
0 items
Environmental Communication Concentration
concentration · 0 items
Environmental Communication Concentration Requirements
concentration · 6 items
- Choose three of the following:Not resolved to a course9
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
Health Communication Concentration
concentration · 0 items
Health Communication Concentration Requirements
concentration · 6 items
- Choose three of the following:Not resolved to a course9
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
Strategic Communication Concentration
concentration · 0 items
Strategic Communication Concentration Requirements
concentration · 6 items
- Choose three of the following:Not resolved to a course9
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
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