Students can begin the program in the Fall, Spring, or Summer semesters. Flexible scheduling options are available with courses being offered during the evenings, summers, face-to-face, and online.
Graduate Program Core Courses (15 credits)
- GCOMM 505: Strategic Communication Research Methods
- GCOMM 525: Organizational Communication and Analysis
- GCOMM 590: Strategic Communication Ethics and Law
- GCOMM 610: Message Design and Media Production
- GCOMM 620: Social Media Management
Choose One Emphasis:
Health Communication Emphasis (9 credits -- choose three courses)
- GCOMM 515: Health Communication
- GCOMM 545: Patient-Provider Communication
- GCOMM 550: Crisis and Risk Communication
- GCOMM 605: Family Communication
- GCOMM 615: Intercultural Communication
Communication Management Emphasis (9 credits -- choose three courses)
- GCOMM 520: Public Relations Management
- GCOMM 535: Persuasion in the Marketplace
- GCOMM 550: Crisis and Risk Communication
- GCOMM 615: Intercultural Communication
Capstone Courses (6 credits -- select two courses)
- GCOMM 625: Communication Campaigns
- GCOMM 635: Communication Seminar or
- GCOMM 640: Communication Internship