Overview

The Communication Studies program at Tarleton State University is designed for experienced professionals and recent graduates alike, the communication master’s degree is flexible and accessible. They do not require a GRE for admission, and offer a mix of face-to-face evening classes and online or hybrid classes that work with busy schedules. Graduates have the ability to earn graduate certificates in Organizational Communication and Social Media Strategy. With a variety of options, you can tailor your communication studies master’s degree program to fit your educational needs and career goals.

Career Opportunities

With knowledge and skills in social media tools and analytics, applied communication theory and innovative communication strategies, our communication master’s graduates are well prepared for a variety of jobs, such as:

Social Media Manager

Public Relations Director

Internal Communications Specialist

Training and Development Specialist

Travel and Tourism Promoter

Business Leaders

Marketing Director

Communications Manager

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Organizational Communication Theory

New Communication Technology

Applied Social Media

Social Media Strategy

Communication Ethics

Survey of Communication Research

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-01-09 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-08-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-06-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-08-15 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Blended

Campus Location

Stephenville, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Submit online graduate admissions application

Pay a $50 non-refundable processing fee

Submit a statement of purpose of 600 words or less

A transcript evaluation must be completed by an approved agency which includes all previous academic course work, as well as a complete description of courses and overall GPA (course-by-course evaluation)

International applicants are required to submit TOEFL or IELTS scores as a part of the application process

Required of students studying on-campus, in the U.S. only: To obtain a Form I-20 for your studies at Tarleton, you must demonstrate that you have sufficient funding

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

12848 USD / year

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Out-of-State

12848 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

5085 USD / year

≈ 5085 USD / year

Funding

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Overview

Career Opportunities

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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