Concentration In Communication Studies

          "I wish I could find a program that I could complete during my free time."                    "I want a graduate education that I can readily apply to my workplace."                    "I want to enjoy my next degree and not feel pressured to compete with other students."                    "I don't have time to come to campus every week for classes, so my classes have to be designed for the distance learner."     

We regret to inform you that as of November 19, 2007, this concentration will no longer accept applications due to the Department of Communication's workload. Please check this website for notification regarding when applications will be accepted.

Program Description

From the Department's website: "The Communication Studies Department offers a broad range of courses leading to the Bachelor of Arts and Master of Science degrees. Courses focus on human communication behaviors. Coursework is designed to improve oral message sending and relational communication skills, to foster creative dramatic talents, to develop journalistic skills, to promote expertise in public relations, and to prepare teachers of communication and theatre."

Program Curriculum

The MLS degree program consists of a minimum of 31 hours of graduate work and is structured accordingly. The degree requirements include the following:

10 semester credit hours in core curriculum:

To complete the 18-hour emphasis in Communications, you may select courses in one of the five following areas (some courses may be available through distance education):

General (Speech) Communication

• 600 Nonverbal Codes
• 604 Interpersonal Communication
• 606 Conflict Resolution Through Communication
• 607 Listening
• 612 Secondary School Speech Programs
• 680 Seminar
• 681 Readings in Communication
• 682 Problems in Communication
• 685 Apprenticeship
• 800 Contemporary Theories of Communication
• 817 Introduction to Graduate Research in Communication
• 827 Seminar in Communication Research

Journalism

• 604 Projects in Journalism
• 620 News practicum
• 621 News Editing
• 622 Feature Writing
• 625 Scholastic Journalism and Publications Advising
• 626 Legal Issues and Reporting
• 627 Contemporary Problems in Mass Communication
• 635 Multimedia Production
• 680 Seminar
• 681 Readings
• 682 Problems
• 683 Projects in Journalism
• 685 Apprenticeship
• 688 Principles of Public Relations and Organizations

Public Relations

• 640 Public Relations
• 641 Principles of Pubic Relations and Organizatios
• 642 Crisis Management and Strategies
• 647 Advertising
• 648 Public Relations
• 680 Seminar
• 681 Readings
• 682 Problems
• 683 Projects in Journalism
• 685 Apprenticeship
• 688 Principles of Public Relations and Organizations

Advertising

• 655 Advertising
• 656 Copywriting Strategies and Tactics
• 657 Management, Media Analysis and Planning
• 658 Campaign Design and Analysis
• 680 Seminar
• 681 Readings
• 682 Problems
• 683 Projects in Journalism
• 684 Workshop
• 685 Apprenticeship

Theatre

• 665 Theatre Management
• 667 Dramatic Literature
• 669 Modern Theatre History
• 675 Playwriting
• Seminar
• 681 Readings
• 682 Problems
• 685 Apprenticeship

The notation on the transcript of the person completing this concentration may read as follows:

Master of Liberal Studies

Major: Liberal Studies

Program Contact

Contact us now to see if this Master of Liberal Studies concentration could be right for you. You can also speak to Dr. Patricia Griffin at (785) 628-5365. The Department also offers a Masters of Science in Communication. Once you have been admitted to the MLS concentration in Communication, please follow the MLS Checklist and carefully read The MLS Student Handbook.

 

For more information, contact: Art Morin, Director of the Master of Liberal Studies Program Center for Interdisciplinary Studies, Davis Hall 206 Fort Hays State University Hays, KS 67601 (785) 628-5950

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