Communication Studies (MA) | Graduate College

DEVELOP YOUR UNDERSTANDING OF EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION

The UNI Department of Communication and Media is dedicated to providing our students with a variety of experiences inside and outside of the classroom to help them prepare for a career in a communication-related field. Through the Communication Studies MA program, you will develop your skills as an informed, responsible, creative, and critical communicator. The program is designed to enhance your knowledge of, and skill in, the construction, interpretation, and distribution of communication in diverse cultural and global communities. Through a course plan designed specifically for you, you will develop your understanding and practice of effective and ethical human communication.

CONTACT

Program Address

Communication Studies

326 Lang Hall

Cedar Falls, IA 50614-0139

Dr. C. Kyle Rudick

Graduate Coordinator

Phone: (319) 273-2525

E-mail: kyle.rudick@uni.edu

Dr. Ryan McGeough

Department Head

Phone: (319) 273-6118

E-mail: ryan.mcgeough@uni.edu

Dianna Jones

Secretary

Phone: (319) 273-2217

E-mail: dianna.jones@uni.edu

Apply

Program Instruction Type

On-Campus Programs

Resources

Overview

GRE: No

Other:

a. Three Letters of Recommendation

b. Personal Statement

c. Writing Sample

Note: International students whose first language is not English must submit TOEFL or IELTS scores. View the International Admissions Graduate Page for more information.
Communication Education

General Communication

Mass Communication

Organizational Communication

Performance Studies

Public Relations

97%

Recent graduates found success within 6 months of graduating

90%

Of graduates are employed

7%

Of graduates are continuing their education