Communication (MA)

Master of Arts in Communication

Master of Arts

Coursework Location(s)

Main/Tucson

Areas of Interest

• Communication, Journalism & Public Relations
• Psychology & Human Behavior
• Social & Behavioral Sciences

Minimum Credit Units

34 Units

Required units may vary depending on the degree and/or minors pursued. Prospective students should familiarize themselves with the policies for the particular degrees in which they are interested.

Overview

The Master of Arts in Communication is grounded in both theory and research, with specializations in Interpersonal Communication, Media, Health Communication, Intergroup Communication, New Communication Technologies, and Political Communication. You will benefit from opportunities for direct application of classroom learning. If you are interested in an academic career, you can take advantage of hands-on research and teaching options. Or you may tailor the program for your specific career goals. An accelerated course of study is also available if you are seeking to strengthen your position in a competitive marketplace. The fast track allows completion of both a bachelor's and master's within five years.

Accelerated Master’s Programs

Available

Accelerated Master’s Programs (AMPs) are intended for exceptional UArizona undergraduate students seeking to begin a master’s degree while completing their bachelor’s degree. Students earn both degrees in as few as 5 years. Connect with your academic advisor for more information.

Graduate College Admissions Requirements

Minimum graduate admissions requirements* for Master’s and Doctoral degree seeking:

1. An awarded four-year undergraduate bachelor degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution, or a comparable international degree recognized by the home country Ministry of Education. (For international students see Minimum International Degree Requirements.)
2. Proof of English proficiency is required for international applicants who hold citizenship from a country where English is not the official language. (View our English Requirement list to verify your need to submit an English proficiency test.)
3. Minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher based on a 4.0 scale for Degree seeking applicants.

Individual programs may have additional requirements, such as a higher minimum GPA or test scores, please verify requirements with your program of interest. Applicants will also be required to submit a statement of purpose and at least one letter of recommendation.

Program Statistics

Program-level

Application Accept. Rate

36.84%

Avg. Time-to-degree

1.5074 Years

Department-level

Enrollment % Male

14.29%

Enrollment % Female

85.71%

Enrollment % International

42.86%