Overview

Key facts

These areas of study are important topics in communication research, and the Department of Communication Studies offers a useful and insightful combination of the topics in its online master's degree.

Learning outcomes

The Communication Studies program at Sam Houston State University is designed for aspiring doctoral students in communication studies as well as professionals wishing to advance their career. It is also an attractive option for graduate students in Psychology, Education, Sociology, and Criminal Justice who are searching for a complementary minor. For some who aspire to a Ph.D. in one of these fields, an M.A. in Communication Studies can serve as a useful stepping stone.

This online master's degree program is also a great opportunity for elementary and secondary school teachers, community and small college instructors, and marriage and family counseling professionals.

Accreditation

The Specialists degree in School Psychology is approved by the National Association of School Psychologists to ensure high quality school psychology training and services.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Speech Communication Methods and Research

Statistical Methods for Communication
Advanced Interpersonal Communication
Advanced Family Communication
Seminar in Interpersonal Communication
Seminar in Family Communication

Key information

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-05-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-08-01 00:00:00

More details

Students are admitted to the graduate program on a rolling basis throughout the year.

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Huntsville, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

Graduate Application

Application fee: An application fee is required for all applications to graduate programs at SHSU.

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Two letters of recommendation that discuss the applicant’s suitability for graduate study.

A letter of interest that summarizes the applicant’s educational and professional goals, how a Communication Studies degree or certificate will help the applicant obtain his/her professional goals, and how the applicant’s personal and professional experiences have prepared him/her for our graduate program.

An undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher is expected. Applicants who do not possess a graduate degree and have an undergraduate GPA below 3.0 may submit additional information as evidence of their academic and professional potential.

A resumé.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

12678 USD / year

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Out-of-State

12678 USD / year

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In-State

6686 USD / year

≈ 6686 USD / year

Funding

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Learning outcomes

Accreditation

Programme Structure

Key information

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IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

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Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Funding

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Available Scholarships

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