Lexington,
KY,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA in Communication- Instructional Communication in Lexington United States | University of Kentucky
University of Kentucky
|
Lexington United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
33,548
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
18 months
Instructional Communication focuses on exchanges within educational settings, encompassing scenarios like workplace training programs, public crisis messaging, healthcare guidance for patients, or conventional classroom teaching.
Researchers in this field employ scientific methods to examine optimal communication strategies between educators and students, peer interactions among learners, engagement with course material, and the design of impactful instructional content. Professionals specializing in instructional communication pursue careers in academic and corporate sectors, influencing how information is conveyed to both current and future educators and students.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
You will be asked to upload copies of transcripts from all higher education institutions attended and, in the case of domestic students, to self-report cumulative GPA's for each institution. The Graduate Program in Communication requires an overall GPA of 3.00 on all undergraduate and graduate work. If you are offered admission and decide to enroll, you will then be required to submit official transcripts to the Graduate School. CV
Please upload your most recent resume or CV.
Personal Statement
Briefly answer each of the following questions as individual essays:
What topics, problems or areas of communication do you plan to investigate in your graduate program?
What in your educational or professional background has prepared you to enter the Graduate Program in Communication at the University of Kentucky?
Why did you select the Graduate Program in Communication at the University of Kentucky as the program appropriate to your immediate and ultimate career goals?
Which faculty do you believe offer the closest match to your interests and educational needs?
What demonstrates your suitability for graduate student in our program? Build an argument for your admission.
Assistantship Application (optional - you may upload a blank document, if you do not intend to apply for assistance)
Although all of our applicants are automatically considered for assistantships, please describe your previous teaching experience. Be sure to include specific coursework and other qualifications.
Three letters of recommendation
Our admissions committee requires that the recommender upload a separate letter of recommendation that supplements the letter of recommendation common form.
The GRE is not required for admission into this program for the 2022-2023 academic year. CV
Please upload your most recent resume or CV.
Personal Statement
Briefly answer each of the following questions as individual essays:
What topics, problems or areas of communication do you plan to investigate in your graduate program?
What in your educational or professional background has prepared you to enter the Graduate Program in Communication at the University of Kentucky?
Why did you select the Graduate Program in Communication at the University of Kentucky as the program appropriate to your immediate and ultimate career goals?
Which faculty do you believe offer the closest match to your interests and educational needs?
What demonstrates your suitability for graduate student in our program? Build an argument for your admission.
Assistantship Application (optional - you may upload a blank document, if you do not intend to apply for assistance)
Although all of our applicants are automatically considered for assistantships, please describe your previous teaching experience. Be sure to include specific coursework and other qualifications.
Three letters of recommendation
Our admissions committee requires that the recommender upload a separate letter of recommendation that supplements the letter of recommendation common form.
The GRE is not required for admission into this program for the 2022-2023 academic year. The minimum acceptable TOEFL score is 550 (paper-based) 213 (computer-based), or 79 (internet-based). The minimum IELTS score is 6.5. Submitted scores must be no more than two years old.
Please upload your most recent resume or CV.
Personal Statement
Briefly answer each of the following questions as individual essays:
What topics, problems or areas of communication do you plan to investigate in your graduate program?
What in your educational or professional background has prepared you to enter the Graduate Program in Communication at the University of Kentucky?
Why did you select the Graduate Program in Communication at the University of Kentucky as the program appropriate to your immediate and ultimate career goals?
Which faculty do you believe offer the closest match to your interests and educational needs?
What demonstrates your suitability for graduate student in our program? Build an argument for your admission.
Assistantship Application (optional - you may upload a blank document, if you do not intend to apply for assistance)
Although all of our applicants are automatically considered for assistantships, please describe your previous teaching experience. Be sure to include specific coursework and other qualifications.
Three letters of recommendation
Our admissions committee requires that the recommender upload a separate letter of recommendation that supplements the letter of recommendation common form.
The GRE is not required for admission into this program for the 2022-2023 academic year. CV
Please upload your most recent resume or CV.
Personal Statement
Briefly answer each of the following questions as individual essays:
What topics, problems or areas of communication do you plan to investigate in your graduate program?
What in your educational or professional background has prepared you to enter the Graduate Program in Communication at the University of Kentucky?
Why did you select the Graduate Program in Communication at the University of Kentucky as the program appropriate to your immediate and ultimate career goals?
Which faculty do you believe offer the closest match to your interests and educational needs?
What demonstrates your suitability for graduate student in our program? Build an argument for your admission.
Assistantship Application (optional - you may upload a blank document, if you do not intend to apply for assistance)
Although all of our applicants are automatically considered for assistantships, please describe your previous teaching experience. Be sure to include specific coursework and other qualifications.
Three letters of recommendation
Our admissions committee requires that the recommender upload a separate letter of recommendation that supplements the letter of recommendation common form.
The GRE is not required for admission into this program for the 2022-2023 academic year. The minimum acceptable TOEFL score is 550 (paper-based) 213 (computer-based), or 79 (internet-based). The minimum IELTS score is 6.5. Submitted scores must be no more than two years old.
Tuition
USD
33,548