After completing a master?s degree in Communication, you may qualify for upper-level jobs in fields such as news, social media, advertising, marketing, public relations, sales, human relationships, television, radio or prepare for postgraduate degrees.

Student Learning Outcomes - The graduate with a Master of Arts degree in Communication, Speech Communication Option will use the knowledge and skills obtained in the program to:

• Understand the theoretical bases of speech communication.
• Conduct research that contributes to the creation, expansion, and/or application of knowledge in the field of speech communication.
• Demonstrates an understanding of an area of specialization in the field of speech communication.
• Demonstrate creative thinking, problem-solving, and independent study skills.

Student Learning Outcomes - The graduate with a Master of Arts degree in Communication, Mass Communication Option will use the knowledge and skills obtained in the program to:

• Understand the theoretical bases of mass communication.
• Conduct research that contributes to the creation, expansion, and/or application of knowledge in the field of mass communication.
• Demonstrate an understanding of an area of specialization in the field of mass communication.
• Demonstrate creative thinking, problem-solving, and independent study skills.