MA in Communication in Norman United States | University of Oklahoma

The Communication graduate program at Oklahoma University equips students to perform innovative research across specialized fields examining human communication processes, focusing on social, psychological, political, and cultural impacts of interpersonal exchanges.
Students typically focus on one primary research area while integrating essential theoretical and empirical perspectives from other disciplines, frequently merging investigative goals where multiple subfields intersect—such as blending intercultural and health communication, social influence with mass media, or organizational communication with global health initiatives, among numerous other potential combinations.
After completing a foundational curriculum covering qualitative and quantitative methods, statistical analysis, and communication history and theory, students develop focused research agendas in their chosen specialization through advanced coursework, seminars, independent studies, and collaborative research initiatives.

Following two years of master's coursework, doctoral candidates typically finish required classes within three years, aiming to defend their dissertation by year four. Financial support typically spans five to six years for students progressing from master's to doctoral studies, while direct doctoral entrants receive four years of funding, with potential extensions based on departmental and student circumstances. Exceptional performers at both graduate levels may qualify for additional scholarships and academic awards.