MA in Communication in Storrs United States | University of Connecticut

Graduate students are required to fulfill a 33-credit-hour curriculum, encompassing mandatory core courses. To complete their MA degree, candidates must either submit a thesis or pass a comprehensive examination. While the department advises consulting with committee members about these choices, the examination route remains more popular among MA candidates. An alternative exists where students may undertake a project accompanied by an oral defense instead of the conventional written and oral examination format. This alternative proves particularly beneficial for those pursuing applied fields. Previous projects have addressed topics like emerging communication technologies and public communication initiatives.

The MA curriculum equips students with robust theoretical foundations for examining and investigating human interaction. Participants gain substantial preparation for doctoral studies while also acquiring versatile communication knowledge applicable across various professional environments. Some students may choose to concentrate their studies in practical applications, utilizing communication theories and research methodologies in business contexts. Marketing specialists, for instance, might secure positions in market research firms, major advertising agencies with dedicated research divisions, or corporations developing and assessing promotional materials. Those aspiring to become organizational behavior researchers or change facilitators might focus on strategic or organizational communication, exploring diverse theoretical perspectives on workplace dynamics and transformation strategies through interdisciplinary coursework.