Communication Studies, MA at The University of Alabama

The University of Alabama

United States of America, Tuscaloosa

University Rank:#901

Study Communication Studies, MA at The University of Alabama, a Master degree offered at its main campus in Tuscaloosa , United States of America. This Full Time program is delivered on campus in English and takes approximately 2 years to complete. Students benefit from a structured learning experience designed to build both theoretical knowledge and practical experience. The next intake is scheduled for July 5, 2027.

About Communication Studies, MA

Department website: https://comstudies.ua.edu/graduate/

Master of Arts in Communication Studies

The master of arts degree program in communication studies is designed to promote understanding of the functions of human communication in its various forms and venues and emphasizes four substantive research areas: rhetoric and political discourse, interpersonal communication, organizational leadership, and communication and culture.

On-campus, students have the opportunity to customize a plan of study to support different interests and career goals, including advanced graduate degree work, teaching, communication consulting, and corporate or nonprofit professional leadership positions. Students have three different options for pursuing their degree:

Academic – for students who wish to fulfill teaching requirements in communication studies or who want to pursue advanced degree work, requiring a comprehensive written examination to demonstrate proficient knowledge in communication studies.

Research – for students who plan to continue their careers in academia and pursue advanced research opportunities, requiring an original thesis project in a specific research area of interest.

Professional – for students who plan to pursue professional careers, requiring the completion of an internship or a professional project and the submission of a final Capstone Portfolio which provides a self-reflective overview of the entire body of course work completed for the degree

The 30-hour degree program has four components:

12 hours of core theory courses, a theory course from each of the four areas of scholarly research, to provide a broad basis for understanding human communication
12-15 hours of electives in a focused area of study chosen by the student with the approval of a faculty advisor
3-6 hours of methods and/or applied research courses
Completion of a capstone experience - a comprehensive exam, a thesis, or a capstone portfolio

For distance learning students, this degree program can be completed entirely online, choosing either the academic or the professional option and electing the 12-hour emphasis in Organizational Leadership.

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Communication Studies, MA at The University of Alabama

Entry Requirements

To be considered for regular admission to the Graduate School, you must have at least one of the following GPAs (on a 4.0 scale):

An overall 3.0 GPA.
An overall 3.0 GPA in your last 60 semester hours.
A 3.0 GPA in your graduate program.

Admission with Permission to Continue

If your GPA is lower than recommended, you may be considered for admission with additional requirements. Please check with your prospective program for more information

English Requirements

PTEMin 59
IELTSMin 6.5
TOEFLMin 79

English Program Requirements

Non-native speakers are required to submit TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo, or PTE scores unless they meet at least one of the following criteria: 1) at the time of initial enrollment, they will hold a degree from a U.S. institution or an institution in one of the English speaking countries or regions listed below; 2) at the time of initial enrollment, they will have been enrolled in coursework for at least two years at a U.S. institution or an institution in one of the English speaking countries or regions listed below; 3) they are a citizen or legal resident of one of the English speaking countries or regions listed below. Information on registering for the TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE is available online or at U.S. embassies, consulates, Institute of International Education offices, AMIDEAST offices, and other organizations concerned with international education. Note that during the application process we only need unofficial language score reports. Official reports must be sent on admission.

Tuition and Fee Information for Communication Studies, MA at The University of Alabama

How to Apply for Communication Studies, MA at The University of Alabama

Copy of your passport
Relevant visa and immigration documents (This includes PR card, current visa, or F-1/ J-1 visa request and supporting documents)
Unofficial transcript copies from every secondary school you have attended. This includes academic transcripts, mark sheets, grade reports, diplomas or certificates, national standardized examination results, or other academic course work.
- Include an English translation for all documents not written in English. If you need assistance translating your documents into English, we recommend using the American Translators Association to find a certified translator.
- Students graduating high school in Nigeria, Liberia, Ghana, The Gambia or Sierra Leone must submit a copy of their WASSCE results and scratch card information (serial number and PIN) in order to complete their application.
Students that graduated 6 or more months ago should also provide a brief statement listing any academic activities since graduation (including any post-secondary coursework at institutions inside or outside of the US, English language programs, study abroad programs, etc.) List name(s) of the institutions and dates of attendance. If you have no additional academic activities, please write a short statement that speaks to your activities during the gap period. In the statement, please include the following and send to International Admissions at [email protected]:
- Full Name
- Address
- High School/Secondary School
- Graduation Date

Communication Studies, MA at The University of Alabama

The University of Alabama

United States of America, Tuscaloosa