Flexibility is one of our signature strengths.
Our graduate programs welcome curious, motivated thinkers who want to understand—and influence—the ways communication impacts society. Whether you’re passionate about digital media, cultural diversity, research, or emerging technologies, you’ll find a flexible, supportive environment that empowers your academic and professional growth.
Students can choose from five Interdepartmental Concentrations to enhance their coursework. This cross-disciplinary approach enables students to address complex communication challenges from various perspectives.
Learn About Our Programs
Graduate programs have a central goal to produce scholars who will be critical consumers and producers of research about communication, whether in academic or applied settings, and who will contribute to the growth of knowledge in those settings. See the details in the Graduate Catalog.
Master’s Program
Master’s study and research are available in two general areas, media studies and intercultural diversity. These areas intertwine, with an emphasis on breadth and integration. Inquiry in media studies ranges, for example, from journalism ethics to electronic media and computer-mediated communication. Cultural inquiry ranges across language and symbolic representation, critical theory, social inequality and racism, and cross-cultural differences.
PhD Program
Doctoral study focuses on communication and technology. Students develop thorough understanding of the field, expertise in its theories, skills needed to conduct effective research, and experience teaching in a university setting. They also acquire a specialization from among those recognized in scholarly societies and reflected in the current research emphases among department faculty. Besides new technologies, current areas of interest include political, diversity, visual, and health studies, among others.