Master of Arts in Communication
The question of whether to get a master鈥檚 degree is a big one. Do you love the study
of Communication? Are you interested in going on for a PhD? Do you think a MA could
enhance your competitiveness in the marketplace?
If you answered yes to any of these questions, the Master of Arts in Communication
(CMMA) could be a good fit for you.
There are a lot of places to get a MA in Communication, but we think there are good
reasons to choose us instead. First, we keep our program small so we can give you
individualized attention. Second, we are an MA only program. You won鈥檛 be competing
for attention with doctoral students. Third, we offer courses that come from multiple
traditions in the field of Communication, which means you鈥檒l be able to take courses
ranging from research methods to law and ethics, and from contemporary criticism to
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Earning a master鈥檚 degree is no easy feat. Our CMMA degree requires significant amounts
of reading, writing, and critical thought. We also require students to complete comprehensive
exams and a thesis or an exit project.
To see a list of courses, please refer to the interactive Academic Catalog (select
Graduate Catalog from the menu).
If you want to learn more about our program, schedule a campus visit. We would love
to meet you!
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Applying to the CMMA Program
If you already know you鈥檙e interested in our program here鈥檚 the information you need
to apply:
- Submit admission application, 200-400 word statement describing your academic and
professional goals, and all transcripts to the Office of Graduate Studies and Research.
- If your GPA is a 3.0 or higher you are not required to take the GRE for admission.
- If your GPA is between 2.5 and 2.9 you will need to take the GRE and submit those
scores with your other application materials.
Guidelines, admission requirements and forms are available on the Graduate School
webpage (www.ulm.edu/gradschool).
Applications for fall or spring semester are accepted on a rolling basis until the
first day of classes.
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Graduate Assistantships and Other Financial Aid
In addition to financial aid (for information click ), ULM鈥檚 Graduate School offers graduate assistantships in academic and non-academic
departments throughout the university. The Communication Program has a limited number
of these assistantships, but many of our students find assistantships in other campus
locations. An assistantship provides full tuition and out-of-state fee waivers, as
well as a stipend.
Graduate assistants must maintain a 3.0 cumulative grade point average, register for
nine hours per semester, and work 20 hours a week in the department of their appointment.
More information on graduate assistantships, including eligibility requirements and
an application, is located on the Graduate School website, www.ulm.edu/gradschool.
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