1. Accelerated MA Program in Communication
An MA degree in one year!

2. During your senior year…
Take 12 credits of 500-level coursework
These courses count toward your BA and your MA
Graduate with your BA in May 2018
During one additional year…
Take 22 credits of graduate-level coursework
Graduate in May 2019 with your MA
Accelerated MA Program in Communication: An MA Degree in One Year

3. Accelerated MA Program in Communication: An MA Degree in One Year
Eligibility
Comm major
Overall GPA of 3.3 or higher (at time of application, or by Summer 2016)
Application to program
GRE scores not required
Applications begin May 15th, 2017
Accelerated MA Program in Communication: An MA Degree in One Year

4. Accelerated MA Program in Communication: An MA Degree in One Year
Suitable for:
Less suitable for:
Students planning to enter the job market after the MA
Students seeking additional writing or research skills to improve their job prospects and potential earnings
Students seeking additional credentials to support admission to law school or similar
Students seeking a career in research
Students ultimately seeking a PhD
Students wanting experience or a career teaching at the college level
These students should consider our full 2-year MA program
Accelerated MA Program in Communication: An MA Degree in One Year

5. Accelerated MA Program in Communication: An MA Degree in One Year
More information
Contact the program director, Dr. Maggie Pitts
Accelerated MA Program in Communication: An MA Degree in One Year