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Communication (MA) at University of Southern California

University of Southern California, United States

Programme overview

The MA in Communication builds general knowledge of human communication, including humanistic and social scientific approaches. Students must apply to the PhD programme in Communication; the admission committee selects MA candidates.

Duration: 32 units (comprehensive exam option)  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Los Angeles, CA, United States

What you will study

Comprehensive examination option: 32 units (normally eight courses) with core courses COMM 525, 526, 550 and 552 and four electives. Thesis option: core courses, three electives and COMM 594a/b. Most students take the comprehensive exam, six hours of writing over two days.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants must apply to the PhD programme in Communication and complete all of its application requirements; the faculty admission committee determines which candidates are appropriate for the MA. Minimum GPA of 3.0 to complete the programme.

Duration: 32 units (comprehensive exam option)

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