Admission Requirements	Program of Study	Thesis/ Non-Thesis Plan & Final Exam
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Corporate and Organizational Communication

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The Department of Speech Communication offers a program leading to the degree, Master of Arts, major in speech with a specialization in speech communication.

The goals of the Speech Communication graduate program are to deepen students' understanding of communication theory and to prepare them to analyze, generate, and apply communication research. Students are encouraged to clarify and focus their professional goals and are then assisted in selecting courses in theoretical and applied communication areas that will complement those goals.

Graduates in this specialization often enter careers in applied communication and education (especially at the community college and secondary levels). Some graduates have chosen to pursue PhD degrees in communication. In addition, opportunities for speech communication graduates in business, industry, and other non-teaching professions are expanding. Mastery of communication theory, research methods, and application strategies is particularly relevant for those seeking careers in fields such as management, training and development, sales, advertising, public relations, community relations, intra-and inter-organizational communication, consulting, government service, fund raising, and human resources.

For persons seeking graduate assistantships, application procedure and forms (including directions for submitting three letters of recommendation) are available through the department office. Completed assistantship applications and supporting materials usually must be submitted early in the spring semester preceding the academic year for which the appointment is desired. Please contact the Department of Speech Communication for specific information about assistantship application forms, deadlines, and selection criteria.

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