Accelerated Public Communication M.A. Program

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Earn your Public Communication M.A. alongside your Bachelor's, completing both your undergraduate and graduate programs in just 5 years.

Degree Information


Graduate Program: Public Communication M.A.
Undergraduate Degree: Communication Studies B.S.

These courses will count towards both your undergraduate and graduate degrees.

Course Code Course Title Credits
SPCH 899 Applied Communication Theory 3 Credit Hours
SPCH 850P Language and Social Change 3 Credit Hours
SPCH 852P Advanced Organizational Communication 3 Credit Hours
SPCH 856P Rhetorical Theory 3 Credit Hours

Graduate Program Admission

  • Submission of official college/university transcript

  • Two professional references

  • Letter of intent describing the applicant’s interest and goals in obtaining a degree in Public Communication

  • Professional resume 

Admission Information and Requirements

Graduate Application

Accelerated Program Enrollment Forms

Accelerated Public COM Enrollment Form - 2025 Catalog Year

Accelerated Public Com Enrollment Form - 2024 Catalog Year