匹兹堡州立大学

The Department of Communication offers a Master of Arts degree with a major in Communication. Students in this degree program will work one-on-one with an advisor to design a program of study that will match their individual career goals and will gain valuable skills in problem-solving, analysis, research methods and scholarly writing. Courses in the areas of advertising, broadcasting, journalism, international communication, theatre production and performance, public relations, organizational communication and interpersonal communication are available.

Qualified candidates may be eligible for assistantships, which provide a tuition waiver and a graduate teaching stipend.

About Master's Degree

Options available for the degree include:

Option I: Thesis

This option is designed to prepare students for a doctoral program, for advanced professional careers, or for students wanting to complete an in-depth research experience.

Option II: Research Problem

This option is designed to provide a research experience that can include a specific problem, creative and aesthetic efforts such as performances, exhibits, or creative programs, or an internship.

Option III: Course Work

This option requires completion of course work that demonstrates evidence of advanced course work in an area of concentration. Departments will require evidence of competency through activities such as research papers, portfolios, practice, internships, comprehensive exams or other individual work. Students should check with their major department for specific requirements for the coursework.

Career Options

• Advertising Sales
• Campaign Manager
• Theater Manager

Jump Start Option

This accelerated degree program permits students to have conditional acceptance to the master's program in their final undergraduate semester. With the Jump Start program, Communication majors would have the chance to earn hours during their full senior year in order to have 9 hours of graduate work completed prior to their undergraduate graduation.