Arkansas State University
Department of Communication Studies
P.O. Box 369
State University, AR 72467
Phone: (870) 972-3091
Fax: (870) 972-3856
http://www.astate.edu/communications/


Dr. Marcy Hayes
Program Director
Email mhayes@astate.edu

Program Description
The primary focus of the Master of Arts in Communication Studies program is to provide the fundamentals of communication theories and enable students to acquire the ability to understand and use basic methods of communication research.  The curriculum focuses on personal relationships, the small group, our society, dynamics of interpersonal communication, persuasion, health communication, intercultural communication, organizational authority and efficiency, the impact of social movements, the history of rhetoric, and family communications.

Students in Communication Studies work closely with the debate team, the speech lab and the community outreach program. They sometimes serve as assistant coaches while traveling with and supervising the team. They use the degree to prepare for debate coaching positions of their own, further graduate study or enhancement of their professional careers.

Admission Requirement
In addition to meeting the requirements of the Graduate School, applicants seeking admission to the Master of Arts degree program in Communication Studies must submit a writing sample consisting of a recent term paper or research paper.


Deadline: Fall - July 1 and Spring - November 15
 

gradsch@astate.edu