• MA in Communication at the University of Akron is a 2 years program.
  • It is offered on a full-time basis.
  • The school offers an MA in Communication with three areas:
    • communication studies,
    • media studies, and
    • public relations.
  • A Master of Arts in Communication requires successful completion of 36 graduate credit hours. 
  • The program's emphasis is to apply theory to practical problem-solving through rigorous methodological training.
  • Students will become acquainted with both quantitative, qualitative, and rhetoric criticism methods, and will be able to explore their scholarly and professional interests in topics coursework such as organizational communication, public relations, media business, interpersonal communication, social media, and media convergence.
  • The MA program prepares students for a variety of career options in media management, training development, public relations, and human relations.