The Communication Studies program offers the Master of Arts (M.A.) at the Lawrence Campus and the Edwards campus. Five program areas have been ranked among the top doctoral programs in the country including rhetorical studies, political communication, organizational communication, interpersonal communication, and intercultural communication.
Communication Studies, M.A.
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About
Graduate students study communication theory in depth and master at least one research methodology, choosing from course sequences in rhetorical/historical, experimental, and qualitative methods. Each student is encouraged to develop two personal research interests and to work independently and with faculty members in pursuit of those interests. Graduate Teaching Assistantships and Research Assistantships are available.
Accreditation
Officially accredited/recognized by the The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, University of Kansas (KU) is a very large (enrollment range: 30,000-34,999 students) coeducational higher education institution.
Programme Structure
Courses include:- Post-Soviet Communication
- Internship in Communication Studies
- American Public Address, Puritans to 1900
- American Public Address, 1900-Present
- Communication in Conflict Resolution
- Persuasion Theory and Research
- Argumentation
- Advanced Interpersonal Communication: Theories and Research
- Communication Across the Life-span
- Communication and Culture
- Theories of the Interview
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- Programme intensity Full-time
- Full-time duration 24 months
- Languages
- English
- Delivery mode On Campus
English Language Requirements
You need the following IELTS score:
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Minimum required score:
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Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Required score: 3.3
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3.3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
General Requirements
- Submit official GRE or TOEFL scores. All domestic applicants must submit GRE scores. International applicants must submit TOEFL scores unless they have earned a degree within the United States. In this case, GRE scores must be submitted instead of TOEFL
- Submit one copy of official transcripts of all previous college work, both undergraduate and graduate.
- Submit three letters of recommendation from individuals in a position to comment meaningfully on the applicant's potential for graduate work.
- Submit online a two to three page statement of purpose letter indicating the importance of your goals and academic interests
Tuition Fee
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977 USD/creditTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 977 USD per credit and a duration of 24 months. -
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420 USD/creditTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 420 USD per credit and a duration of 24 months.
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Living costs for Lawrence
- 900 - 1400 USD/monthLiving Costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
University Fellowships and Scholarships
Awarded by the Graduate School to candidates with superior academic records. An especially attractive grant is the Self Graduate School Fellowship, which is awarded especially to outstanding graduate students for four years of study leading to the Ph.D. Good students are also eligible to apply for dissertation and for summer fellowships, which are quite limited in number.
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