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Master of Arts in Communication with a concentration in Interpretation & Performance Studies


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Revised Program, effective Fall 2015

This program, for students who have completed undergraduate degrees with majors or minors in communication or speech, prepares them for careers demanding sophisticated knowledge of human communication or for doctoral graduate work. Interpersonal, small-group, organizational, intercultural and speech communication are stressed. Students are encouraged to take six hours of cognate courses as part of the required program.

Department Information:


Communication, Media & Theatre Arts - College of Arts and Sciences

Kathleen Stacey, Ph.D.
Department Head

124 Quirk
(734) 487-3131
kstacey@emich.edu

Department Website

 

Advising Information:


Anita Rich, Ph.D.

124 Quirk
(734) 487-0797
arich@emich.edu

Admission Criteria:


Applicants must:

  1. Meet the admission requirements for the Graduate School and be accepted into the program by the department;
  2. Have at least a minor or the equivalent in communication or speech;
  3. Have a minimum overall undergraduate GPA of 2.7 (exceptions on recommendation of area faculty); and
  4. In the case of international students, have a minimum TOEFL score (see the Admissions web site at www.emich.edu/admissions for minimum scores).
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Program Requirements: 30 hours


The Master of Arts in Communication with a concentration in Interpretation & Performance Studies requires the completion of 30 hours of course work distributed among required courses, elective courses and cognate courses as follows:

Elective Course: 6-8 hours


Additional courses selected in consultation with academic advisor based upon student’s individual needs.

Degree Requirement: 1-3 hours


Select one course from the following:

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