Master of Arts in 沟通
挣一份负担得起的薪水, adaptable MA communication degree that prepares you for long-term success in a rapidly evolving industry.
The MA in 沟通 at 十大菠菜台子 provides a broad, practical foundation for a leadership career in communications. Whether you seek a communications job in academia, 行业研究, 出版, 数字媒体, 广播, 或者另一个领域, our MA communication program equips you with the skills and theoretical expertise you need to succeed. The program features small classes that ensure you get extensive one-on-one attention from faculty. Our MA communication degree also offers add broad range of course options, so you can personalize the degree to fit your interests and career objectives. 研究生s of Oakland’s MA communication program have gone on to highly ranked Ph.D. programs, as well as careers in public relations, marketing, sports, and other fields.
The MA in 沟通 at 十大菠菜台子 provides a broad, practical foundation for a leadership career in communications. Whether you seek a communications job in academia, 行业研究, 出版, 数字媒体, 广播, 或者另一个领域, our MA communication program equips you with the skills and theoretical expertise you need to succeed. The program features small classes that ensure you get extensive one-on-one attention from faculty. Our MA communication degree also offers add broad range of course options, so you can personalize the degree to fit your interests and career objectives. 研究生s of Oakland’s MA communication program have gone on to highly ranked Ph.D. programs, as well as careers in public relations, marketing, sports, and other fields.
Master's Degree in 沟通: The 十大菠菜台子 Advantage
沟通 trends and technologies are constantly changing, so it’s imperative to cultivate skills that you can adapt as the industry evolves. Oakland’s MA communication degree provides you with a superior theoretical background and durable expertise that sets you up for long-term career success.
In addition, our master's in communication degree offers:
- 牢固的教师关系. 因为它是一个小程序, our MA communication degree strong, supportive relationships between faculty fellow students. Our professors offer professional mentorship along with academic guidance, helping you build a durable foundation for your career in communications.
- Professional development opportunities. Oakland’s location in a top media market and global industrial hub is one of our MA communication program’s top assets. You’ll find outstanding opportunities to gain hands-on experience and develop your professional network.
- 高级研究培训. 教师 in our MA communication program have excellent 研究 credentials and extensive 出版 credits. You’ll cultivate top-notch skills in academic writing, 批判性思维, 研究设计, while developing an outstanding theoretical foundation.
- 学术自由. Students are encouraged to personalize the MA communication degree in accordance with their academic interests and career goals. In addition to a broad range of course options, the program includes a thesis or creative project that you custom-design in collaboration with your faculty adviser.
- Practical, transferable skills. You’ll become proficient in writing, 研究, 批判性思维, and strategic planning in the MA communication program. These skills have value in nearly every industry, giving you a broad range of career opportunities after graduation.
What Can You Do With an MA 沟通 Degree?
Many of Oakland’s MA communication graduates have chosen to continue their education, earning admission to top-ranking Ph.D. programs in communication, mass communication, rhetoric, and writing.
For those who choose to enter the workforce after completing the MA communication degree, Oakland students have gained employment in a broad range of fields, 包括:
- 公共关系
- 沟通
- 市场营销
- 体育
- 人力资源
- 高等教育
- 活动策划
- 政府事务
- 社交媒体
- 广告
- 广播和电视
- 出版
- 商务沟通
传播学硕士课程
The MA communication degree requires 32 credits of graduate coursework. You can complete the degree in two years as a full-time student, or three to four years as a part-time student.
You’ll take core courses in graduate studies, communication scholarship, and 研究 methods. The remainder of the MA communication program consists of elective courses and a personalized exit project (thesis or creative project) that you design in collaboration with your faculty adviser. Elective course offerings span a broad range of subject matter, reflecting the diversity and global reach of 21st-century workplaces. You can take electives on topics such as:
- 视频游戏
- 性别与性
- 组织沟通
- 文化权力动力学
- 女权主义
- 隐私
- 受众研究
- 健康传播
- 人际沟通
- 文化公民身份
传播资源
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