Program Description

The Department of Applied Communication Studies, housed in the College of Arts and Sciences, offers a program leading to the master of arts in applied communication studies, with specializations available in corporate and organizational communication, health communication, interpersonal communication, or public relations.

The graduate program in applied communication studies provides students with a broad curriculum, designed to deepen their understanding of communication theory and their ability to analyze, generate and apply communication research, as well as to enhance their knowledge and skills necessary for their development as leaders across an array of communication professions.  This specialization prepares graduate students to solve important problems in healthcare by applying communication theories and methods. Students are offered opportunities to evaluate patient-caregiver communication, as well as to assess the impact of health communication campaigns. This provides highly relevant and practical knowledge at the intersection of the fast-evolving industries of communications and healthcare.

Admission Requirements

1. Minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.75
2. Successful completion of a bachelor's degree prior to enrollment

IELTS Requirements

Listening	Reading	Writing	Speaking	Overall
6.5	6.5	6.5	6.5	6.5

Remarks:

• I20(Visa Letter) can be obtained only after submitting a bank statement with a balance of USD $33,203.
• Total 30 Credit course(Yearly fee given)