MA Communication at University of North Dakota

Programme overview

Advance in your field with cutting edge communication skills. Earn your M.A. in Communication 100% online from the largest communication program in North Dakota. Master social data analytics, science communication, and strategic organizational communication. Choose from three flexible tracks designed for working professionals, Ph.D.-bound students, or accelerated learners.

Department: Department of Communication | Duration: 1 - 2 years (30 credit hours) | Study mode: online | Intake: Fall (Aug. 1), Spring (Dec. 1), Summer (May 1*) | Location: Grand Forks, ND, United States

What you will study

Students seeking the Master of Arts must satisfy all the general requirements set forth by the School of Graduate Studies. Students in the Ph.D. track must satisfy the requirements as listed in the Communication Ph.D. program. For students entering the program with a bachelor’s degree, a minimum of 30 credits are required to earn the Master’s degree. Required courses include COMM 516 Principles of Professional Communication; COMM 517 Research Methodology for Communication Professionals; COMM 518 Professional Project in Communication; COMM 522 Data Mining Analytics for Communication Professionals; COMM 523 Social Network Analysis Visualization;

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Entry requirements

The Master of Arts in Communication has three tracks: the Ph.D. track, the Online Professional Master of Arts track, and the Accelerated (Online) Professional Master of Arts track. Students admitted to one track cannot transfer to another track. Rather, they must reapply for admission to the different track. Ph.D. Track Individuals applying for the Ph.D. track must meet the admission requirements listed for the Ph.D. program. Cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher OR MA degree in Communication Statement of interest, including personal goals and the relevance of the Ph.D. in Communication to those goals. Original academic paper, 10-15 pages in length, reflecting the student’s ability to articulate and synthesize ideas. Three letters of recommendation from sources familiar with the applicant’s potential as a doctoral student in Communication. Graduate Record Examination General Test (optional; no minimum score required for consideration).

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.

Terms run Fall (August-December), Spring (January-May) and Summer (May-August).

Graduate applications go through the UND admissions application with a $35 non-refundable fee (no waivers); each graduate program sets its own deadline, listed in the Program Finder. Three academic or professional references and a statement of goals are required.

International graduate applicants: Fall May 1, Spring Sept. 1, Summer Feb. 1, unless the program sets a specific deadline. Application fee $35.

Apply through the official page: https://und.edu/admissions/graduate/apply.html

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