Overview
The M.A. in Professional Communication at University of Alaska Fairbanks provides advanced education for individuals in or pursuing communication related careers in public/nonprofit organizations, media organizations, health care organizations or in higher education.
Key Features
- Students take courses that focus on organizational communication theory and practices.
- The program is both theoretically and pragmatically oriented to prepare students for the professional workplace or for doctoral study in organizations.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Communication Research Methodologies: Social Science
- Communication Research Methodologies: Human Science
- Communication Theory
- Training and Development Communication
- Communication and Diversity in the Professional World
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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- Applicants should apply to a graduate degree program at least six to nine months before the beginning of the semester in which they plan to enroll.
Language
Credits
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Disciplines
Communication Studies Community Development View 280 other Masters in Communication Studies in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Apply online. Applications must be received before the published deadlines, along with a $75 nonrefundable application fee. Applications submitted after the published deadlines are only accepted upon a department's request and have a $100 nonrefundable application fee.
- Review your department’s department-specific requirements and application deadlines.
- Submit certified official university transcripts and English translations.
- Submit official GRE or GMAT test scores. Not all departments require GRE or GMAT scores if the student has earned a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
- Submit a resume/curriculum vitae.
- Submit a statement of academic goals.
- Submit three letters of recommendation.
- Submit official TOEFL or IELTS test results.
- Submit a copy of the passport identification page.
- Complete UAF’s financial statement form and provide supporting documentation showing adequate funding to cover all expenses at UAF.1
Tuition Fee
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International
21762 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 21762 USD per year during 12 months. -
National
21762 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 21762 USD per year during 12 months. -
In-State
11160 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 11160 USD per year during 12 months.
Living costs for Fairbanks
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.