Graduate Degrees and Certificates
We offer several options for students who want to pursue the study of communication after they have completed their undergraduate degree.
Graduate Certificate: Communication and Advocacy
Engage in growing opportunities to tackle emerging advocacy needs. Students learn to communicate with diverse allies across platforms; engage and motivate audiences by telling stories; and approach advocacy challenges from health, organizational, intercultural, intergroup, global, mediated and persuasion contexts.
M.A. in Communication Studies
This degree provides a broad spectrum of knowledge about human communication in various social contexts, and the ways in which information is produced and processed. The program prepares individuals to pursue a doctorate degree, as well as for non-academic careers in which a broad understanding of communication theory and research is desirable
Combined Degree: M.A. and M.B.A.
This unique program is particularly attractive for managers, professionals and Bachelor of Arts students looking to enhance their communication skills to influence business in emerging global markets, while also developing skills to augment their own professional careers.
Doctorate Degree: Communication and Information
The CCI doctoral program prepares students for careers as scholars in the disciplines of communication and information. Students have a primary academic “home” in one six areas, but we encourage CCI doctoral students to engage across disciplines.