Communication Studies, M.A.
Eberly College of Arts and Sciences

Cost:
$705 / Cost per credit hour *
Courses and Credits:
10 Courses / 30 Credits
Duration:
Two years
Dates:
Next Start: August 20, 2025 Admission Terms: Fall, Spring
Learning Format:
Online asynchronous
Program Overview
Leverage Communication Strategies to Accelerate Your Career
Curriculum
After completing the program, you will be able to:
- Acquire a general understanding of Communication theories, perspectives, principles, and concepts
- Identify, analyze, and critique Communication-related problems using Communication theories, perspectives, principles, and concepts, and prescribe Communication-based solutions to these problems
- Design, conduct, and interpret original Communication-based research
- Propose ways in which Communication theories, perspectives, principles, and concepts can enhance personal, social, and professional relationships
- Develop the ability to encode and decode messages effectively across communication contexts
Meet the Faculty
Graduation Requirement: Students in the Corporate & Organizational Communication Area of Emphasis are not required to take comprehensive examinations.
- Select any COMM courses 400 level or above*
- Core Courses
- COMM 650: Applied Communication Theory, 3 credit hours
- COMM 660: Communication in the Organization, 3 credit hours
- Electives
- Any COMM courses at the 400 level or above **
Admissions Requirements and Eligibility
Applicants should have an undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university (B.A., B.S., or equivalent), with a minimum GPA of 2.75. We encourage applications from those who have a GPA less than 2.75, as they may be accepted as a provisional student, who can then be admitted to the program after completing two graduate courses with a grade of B or better.
Admissions Process and How to Apply
- Pay graduate application fee
- Current Resume
- Statement of Purpose
- Request official transcripts from all institutions attended (other than WVU) and send to: WVU Hub P.O. Box 6004 Morgantown, WV 26506
- Or electronically send to GraduateAdmissions@mail.wvu.edu
Tuition, Fees and Financial Aid
- File the application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by the June deadline to determine eligibility for funding and scholarships.
- Inquire with your employer about potential financial support for continuing your education.
Connect with an Admissions Coach
Jessica Carr Online Admissions Coach
(304) 293-6841 jessica.carr1@mail.wvu.edu
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Careers and Employment
Career Outlook
The workplace of the 21st century is based on information exchange – on developing core communication literacies to effectively engage multiple information sources and receivers in an increasingly crowded and connected digital landscape. Our program prepares graduates to meet those demands.
Career Paths
- Human Resources Professional
- Training & Development Specialist
- Administrator
- Technical Writer
- Sales
- Politics/Policy Work
- College Professor
- Insurance Agent