Communication

Overview

Graduates of this degree program are active in personnel management, public relations, consulting, community leadership, and other occupations where an ability to communicate effectively is vital to success. Offering master's degrees starting in 1937 and the PhD degree since 1971, the OU Department of Communication views communicative behavior as basic to human activity, to individual development, to interpersonal social relationships, and to the functions of political, economic, cultural, and social institutions. Through research and theory-building, we seek to understand how individuals use symbols to interpret and act within their environment. Our students investigate communication processes as they occur within and among individuals, groups, organizations, and societies. In doing so, they learn to communicate more effectively and to facilitate the communication effectiveness of others.

About the Master of Arts - Communication program

This 32-credit-hour, non-thesis graduate degree program offers students a choice of two focused tracks for pursuing a Master of Arts - Communication: the General Track for those seeking a liberal arts approach to graduate study and the Organizational Communication track for those intending to pursue careers in profit/nonprofit, entrepreneurial, and governmental organizations.

What to expect

The Master of Arts - Communication from the University of Oklahoma is a fast-paced, accelerated program designed to accommodate working adults. When you are admitted into the program, you will be assigned an advisor who creates an individualized graduation plan. This plan will help organize and identify the courses you need for your degree.