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Department Head:

Gregory Paul

Director of Graduate Studies:

Heather Woods

Graduate Faculty:

*Sean Eddington, Ph.D., Purdue University
Charles J. G. Griffin, Emeritus, Ph.D., University of Missouri-Columbia
*Soo-Hye Han, Ph.D., The University of Texas at Austin
*Colene Lind, Ph.D., The University of Texas at Austin
*James Alex McVey, Ph.D., University of North Carolina
*Gregory Paul, Ph.D., Texas A&M University
David E. Procter, Ph.D., University of Nebraska-Lincoln
*Tim Shaffer, Ph.D., Cornell University
William J. Schenck-Hamlin, Emeritus, Ph.D., University of Oregon
*Timothy R. Steffensmeier, Ph.D., University of Texas, Austin
*Heather Woods, Ph.D., University of North Carolina

The Department of Communication Studies offers a master of arts degree in communication studies. The Department offers a number of Graduate Teaching Assistantships. Graduate assistants receive a waiver of tuition and a stipend. Most graduate assistants teach the basic speech course, but there are also assistantships available which include coaching duties in debate and forensics. Students interested in an assistantship should submit their application by February 15 for the coming academic year.

Admission

Students enter the graduate program from a variety of undergraduate majors. However, applicants should possess a strong academic record and appropriate background work in the field of communication studies. Students whose undergraduate record reflects deficiencies may be granted admission on a provisional basis.

Admission is based upon review of the applicant’s undergraduate transcript, three letters of recommendation, statement of objectives, and writing sample (such as an undergraduate term paper). Applicants are encouraged to take the Graduate Record Examination.

Progress through the program

Continuation in the program is contingent upon the student making satisfactory progress towards the degree. Satisfactory progress is defined as follows: (1) The student must maintain an overall grade point average of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale). (2) The student must earn a grade of B or better in all required courses. A student who receives a grade below B in a required course must retake the course as a condition for continuation in the program. A student whose overall grade point average falls below 3.0 will be placed on probationary status. Continuation in the program will be contingent upon the student raising his or her grade point average to the minimum (3.0) within one semester.

Programs

Master of Arts

• •  Communication Studies (M.A.)

Graduate Certificate

• •  Dialogue, Deliberation, and Public Engagement Graduate Certificate

Courses

Communication Studies

• •  COMM 525 - Argumentation Theory
• •  COMM 526 - Persuasion
• •  COMM 535 - Communication and Leadership
• •  COMM 537 - Negotiation and Communication
• •  COMM 542 - Relational Communication
• •  COMM 545 - Communication & Democracy
• •  COMM 550 - Senior Colloquium
• •  COMM 551 - Senior Honors Thesis
• •  COMM 575 - Internship in Communication Studies
• •  COMM 630 - Special Topics in Rhetoric and Communication
• •  COMM 710 - Introduction to Communication Research Methods
• •  COMM 720 - Perspectives on Communication
• •  COMM 726 - Seminar in Persuasion
• •  COMM 730 - Classical Rhetorical Theory
• •  COMM 732 - Contemporary Rhetorical Theory
• •  COMM 733 - Rhetorical Criticism
• •  COMM 790 - Deliberation & Dialogue Theory
• •  COMM 799 - Problems in Communication Studies
• •  COMM 800 - Teaching Public Speaking
• •  COMM 801 - Instructional Communication
• •  COMM 810 - Research Writing in Communication Studies
• •  COMM 814 - Graduate Studies in Leadership Communication
• •  COMM 815 - Seminar in Leadership Communication
• •  COMM 816 - Small Group Communication
• •  COMM 817 - Relational Communication
• •  COMM 820 - Seminar in Communication Studies
• •  COMM 821 - Experimental Research in Communication Studies
• •  COMM 822 - Field Research in Communication Studies
• •  COMM 823 - Competitive Forensic Theory
• •  COMM 824 - Language and Social Interaction
• •  COMM 825 - History of American Public Address
• •  COMM 827 - Political & Corporate Speechwriting
• •  COMM 831 - Deliberation & Dialogue Process Models
• •  COMM 832 - Dialogue, Deliberation, and Public Engagement: Core Skills and Strategies
• •  COMM 833 - Dialogue, Deliberation, and Public Engagement: Capstone Experience
• •  COMM 834 - The Rhetoric of Social Movements
• •  COMM 835 - Leadership Communication
• •  COMM 837 - Practicum in Communication and Conflict
• •  COMM 840 - Intercultural Communication
• •  COMM 845 - Approaches to Public/Community Engagement
• •  COMM 850 - Political Communication
• •  COMM 899 - Masters Research in Communication
• •  COMM 916 - Communication Theories and Engagement
• •  COMM 945 - Social Science Research for Public Problem Solving
• •  COMM 999 - Research in Leadership Communication