MA Communication Studies at University of Nevada, Reno

Programme overview

The Master of Arts in Communication Studies focuses on social justice and communication across interpersonal and family, organizational, intercultural and rhetorical studies, with thesis and non-thesis options.

Faculty: College of Liberal Arts | Department: Communication Studies | Intake: Fall; priority deadline January 10, final deadline February 15 (application section states January 15) | Study mode: full-time | Location: Reno, NV, United States

What you will study

Required courses in theory and research methodology plus a capstone, with electives in relationships and family, organizational communication, Latino/a/x studies, race studies, identity, rhetoric and social movements, sexuality, health and computer-mediated communication.

Career pathways

Management, event planning, training and development, public relations, human resources, or preparation for a Ph.D.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Curriculum Vitae/Resume Statement of Purpose Writing sample Three letters of recommendation

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate entry terms are Spring, Summer and Fall 2027 for most programmes; several programmes (for example MPH, PhD Public Health, MSW on campus, DPT) accept Fall applicants only.

Graduate application fee is $60 for domestic students and $95 for international students. Applications are submitted by programme through TargetX, GradCAS, BusinessCAS, SOPHAS or EngineeringCAS as listed on the Graduate School apply page.

Apply through the official page: https://www.unr.edu/grad/apply

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