Speech Comm Requirements

The M.A. program requires 12 courses, including:

¥ core courses
¥ elective classes
¥ opportunities for independent study
¥ courses outside of Speech Communication
¥ collaborative research

Students with assistantships also enroll in two courses to develop their teaching abilities.

Core Courses

COM 615 Historical and Critical Methods of Research in CommunicationError! Bookmark not defined.
COM 616 Empirical Methods of Research in Communication COM 635 Seminar in Communication Theory
COM 637 Contemporary Theories of Rhetoric

Elective Courses

COM 619 Organizational Communication Theory and Research COM 632 Advocacy in Contemporary America
COM 633 Persuasion Theory and Research
COM 634 Interpersonal Communication Theory and Research COM 636 Rhetorical Seminar
COM 638 Small Group Communication Theory and Research COM 639 Organizational Communication: Diagnosis and Intervention
COM 650 Topics in Communication*
COM 659 Public Relations Theory and Research

*Special Topics courses that capitalize on faculty expertise are offered