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  Program Highlights   

    • 36 Credit Hours
    • Complete the program in 2 years or less
    • Three Options to choose from
       - Practicum
       - Thesis
       - Comprehensive Exam and Project/Portfolio
    • Two areas of concentration
       - Conflict Management
       - Managerial and Leadership Communication

 
Program Overview

The Master of Arts in Communication Studies (MACS) program enables students to develop expertise in managerial and leadership communication, and conflict management. Graduates of the program work in businesses and corporations, non-profit and social service organizations, governmental and educational institutions, political and international agencies. Some graduates continue their education in doctoral programs at research institutions nationally and internationally.  Communication & Media Studies Website

Curriculum (36 credit hours)
Option A: 33 credit hours of coursework
              COMM 798 Practicum (3 credit hours)
Option B: 33 credit hours of coursework
              COMM 799 Thesis (3 credit hours)
Option C: 36 credit hours of coursework
               Comprehensive Exams and Project/Portfolio

Core Courses
(9 credit hours)

Conflict Management Courses
(12 credit hours)

Managerial & Leadership Courses
(12 credit hours)
  • COMM 600
    Comm. Theory
  • COMM 665
    Managing Conflict
  • COMM 645
    Technology of Comm.
  • COMM 610
    Comm.Research  
  • COMM 675
    Intercultural Conflict & Comm.
  • COMM 630
    Interpersonal Comm.
  • COMM 710
    Comm. Ethics
  • COMM 685
    Crisis Management Comm.
  • COMM 660
    Organizational Comm.

 
  • COMM 725
    Negotiating Intractable Conflict  
  • COMM 740
    Comm. Consulting

600 level course descriptions
700 level course descriptions

 
  • COMM 760
    Managerial Leadership Comm.

Admission Requirements:

  1. Online Application submitted to the School of Graduate Studies and Research 
  2. $30.00 application fee ($7 if former EUP student)
  3. Submit an official transcript reflecting baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution to:
    Biggers House
    148 Meadville Street
    Edinboro, PA  16444
  4. Scores from the Miller Analogies Test (MAT), or the general aptitude portion of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT)
  5. Waiver of MAT/GRE/GMAT requirement for applicants with two or more years professional experience; these applicants must submit an 8-10 page writing sample showing research, analytical and writing ability
  6. Two letters of recommendation.  These can be sent via mail, address listed above, or email gradstudies@edinboro.edu.
  7. Statement of purpose (1-2 pages) for pursuing a Master's Degree in Communication & Media Studies
  8. If you are interested in transferring credits from another degree you will need to fill out the Transfer Credit Form and submit it to the address listed above. 

 
How to Apply: Please follow the link on the bottom of this page.

For information or assistance regarding services, activities and facilities that are accessible to and usable by persons with a disability, contact Dr. Robert McConnell, Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD), at (814) 732-2462 t/tty or mcconnell@edinboro.edu. For additional information, visit the OSD web page.

For More Information: If you have questions about the application process, please contact Edinboro University's School of Graduate Studies at (814)732-2856 or toll-free (888) 845-2890. For questions concerning the MACS Program or the Certificate in Conflict Management, contact Dr. Andrew Smith at (814)732-2165(arsmith@edinboro.edu) or Ms. Jessica Albert, Graduate Admissions Counselor at (814) 732-1353 (jalbert@edinboro.edu)

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