Master of Arts - Communication Studies
- 2 years
- Duration
- 29,928 USD/year
- Price
- Rolling admission
- Start
- Rolling admission
- Deadline
- Master
- Degree
- Campus
- Format
- Fort Collins / USA
- Location
- Colorado State University
- School
Program description
This prestigious M.A. in Communication Studies program is designed for students pursuing a challenging, advanced degree that provides comprehensive intellectual depth within a highly supportive and collaborative environment.
The M.A. program is structured for completion within two years. We provide an exceptional amalgamation of structure, mentoring, and opportunities in research, teaching, and professional advancement.
M.A. in Communication Studies - Thesis Track, referred to as Plan A, allows students to compose an original scholarly work encompassing one or more areas of departmental study. The Plan A curriculum mandates 42 credits, structured as follows by course title and credits.
M.A. in Communication Studies - Deliberative Practices Track, referred to as Plan B, for individuals interested in studying facilitation and discussion at one of higher education's most groundbreaking and creative civic engagement institutions. The globally known Center for Public Deliberation (CPD) is housed in the Department of Communication Studies. Its mission is to strengthen local democracy via increased public communication and community issue solutions.
Program structure
- History of Rhetorical Theory
- Rhetorical Criticism
- Communication Research Methods
- Communication Theory
- Media Theory
- Electives
- Seminar
- Thesis or Research Project
Price
- Tuition Fees: 29,928 - 32,734 USD
- Accommodation: 9,750 - 11,420 USD
- Meals: 6,410 - 7,890 USD
- Insurance: 3,222 - 3,222 USD
ESTIMATED TOTAL: 49,310 - 55,266 USD
Requirements for applicants
GPA requirements
- An undergraduate or graduate GPA of 3.00 or better (on a 4.00 scale) is preferred
English Language Requirements
- IELTS Academic (including the IELTS OneSkills Retake) minimum score – 6.5
- TOEFL iBT (including the TOEFL My Best Score) 80
- Duolingo minimum score – 120
- PTE minimum score – 58
About the university
Established in 1870, Colorado State University (CSU) ranks among the premier public research universities in the United States. The university is situated in the foothills of the picturesque Rocky Mountains near Fort Collins, just an hour from Denver, Colorado.
CSU is internationally acknowledged in various essential subjects, including cancer research, atmospheric science, animal science, climate change, forest and wildlife management, engineering, and water management.
At CSU, you will have the option to build a distinctive academic trajectory tailored to your objectives. You will become part of a nurturing campus featuring distinguished instructors, over 2,500 international students from 112 nations, and access to tools that will assist you in exploring your interests.
