MA Communication Arts and Sciences

2 Years On Campus Masters Program

Pennsylvania State University University Park

Program Overview

The graduate program in Communication Arts and Sciences at the Pennsylvania State University trains students in communication science and rhetorical studies, with particular attention to political deliberation, health communication, interpersonal communication, public address, rhetorical theory, and the rhetoric of public culture. Our graduate students conduct research investigating how communication influences attitudes and behavior, relationship development and family dynamics, public life and public memory, democratic decision making, and struggles for social justice. The most recent assessment of doctoral programs conducted by the National Communication Association ranked our program in the top five for rhetorical studies, interpersonal and small group communication.

Program Key Stats

$46796 (Annual cost)
$ 85

Jan Intake : 1st SepAug Intake : 1st Apr


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Eligibility Criteria

3.0
4 Year

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Additional Information & Requirements

Career Options

  • Social media coordinator
  • Resercher/writer
  • Science and environment
  • Communications specialist
  • Communications and outreach coordinator
  • Communications associate
  • program coordinator
  • Marketing coordinator

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