Minimum of 30 semester hours, three of which must be dissertation writing

COMM 8000  *

Colloquium on Communication Theory, Criticism, and Practice

1

COMM 8030

Professional Development in Communication Studies

1-3

COMM 8050  (3 hours)

Research Practicum in Communication

1

GRSC 7001

GradFIRST: First-year Research and Scholarship Training Seminar

1

*1 hour per semester

Interpersonal and Health Track

COMM 6011

Seminar in Teaching Interpersonal Communication

3

COMM 8500

Seminar in Interpersonal Communication Theory

3

COMM 8700

Social Scientific Research Methods in Communication Studies

3

Rhetorical Studies Track

COMM 6010

Seminar in Teaching Introduction to Public Speaking

3

COMM 8200

Seminar in Rhetorical Theory

3

COMM 8300

Seminar in Rhetorical Criticism

3

Choose 12 credit hour(s) from the following:

Additional seminar hours related to a student’s program of study within or outside of the department; one seminar must be in the opposite area of the student’s program of study. At least 6 hours of in-department seminars at the 8000-level or above.

No grade below a “C” will be accepted. Student must maintain a 3.0 (B) average on the graduate transcript and a 3.0 (B) average on the program of study. Required to declare two (2) concentrated areas of scholarship in program of study, each of which should be defined by at least 3 courses Must complete a minimum of 6 hours of research methods At least 18 hours of coursework must be completed in-department (exclusive of research, thesis, or 8050 hours) Colloquium Presentation Requirement

Select additional courses, as needed, in consultation with an advisor to meet the minimum number of required credit hours for this program.