UT Tyler Department of Communication

Graduate Programs

Master of Arts in Communication -- Total Semester Credit Hours=36

The Master of Arts in Communication degree is a course of study for persons in or preparing for further graduate study or mid-level and upper-level professional positions in public and nonprofit organizations. The program emphasizes the theoretical, practical, and analytical abilities required of persons holding responsible communication positions. Centered in the Department of Communication, it also permits the incorporation of specialized fields of interest such as general communication, journalism, mass communication, and speech communication.
Beginning Fall 2023, the program is available for enrollment in both online and traditional, face-to-face formats. The online version of the program is ideal for working professionals, parents with children at home, and those who live considerable distances from campus.
The course of study is designed to prepare students for matriculation to doctoral programs in communication and to train degree recipients for teaching responsibilities at the junior college level.