Communication

Overview

Advance Your Skills for Teaching or Management Careers

• Complete your master’s degree with evening classes held on the UT Tyler campus. This program is designed for working professionals.

• Benefit from studies that develop skills and strategies in both journalism and speech communication.

Graduates of the Communication program of The University of Texas at Tyler hold positions in many organizations throughout Texas and beyond.

Master’s in Communication Program: Research-Focused. Practical.

• Do research side-by-side with your professors exploring timely communication topics.

• Research and write a master’s thesis on a topic that expands on your own professional interests. Or complete your degree by taking additional courses instead of writing a thesis.

• Participate in Colloquium, an organization that encourages faculty and students to share their writings and research findings.

• Explore opportunities to serve as a graduate assistant, gaining teaching and course design experience as you earn a stipend.

Career Outlook

A master’s degree in communication improves access to many career fields. Two possibilities are teaching on the junior college level and holding a management position in a public relations firm. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, job prospects for community college professors are expected to increase by 19% through 2022, which is faster than the growth anticipated for most occupations.