2012-2013

Applied Communication, Master of Arts

School of Communication

College of Social and Behavioral Sciences

We designed this plan to provide students with advanced skills in communication analysis, problem-solving, critical-thinking, research, theoretical application, and written communication.

  • To receive a master’s degree at Northern Arizona University, you must complete a planned group of courses from one or more subject areas, consisting of at least 30 units of graduate-level courses. Many master’s degree programs require more than 30 units.

    You must additionally complete:

    • All requirements for your specific academic plan(s). This may include a thesis.
    • All graduate work with a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0.
    • All work toward the master's degree must be completed within six consecutive years. The six years begins with the semester and year of admission to the program.

    Read the full policy here.

In addition to University Requirements:

  • Complete individual plan requirements.

Minimum Units for Completion 36
Additional Admission Requirements

Individual program admission requirements over and above admission to NAU are required.
Research Individualized research may be required by chosen emphasis or offered as an option.

Additional Admission Requirements

  • Individual program admission requirements over and above admission to NAU are required.

Master's Requirements
  • Take the following 36 units:
    • COM 600, COM 601, and COM 698 (9 units)
    • Select either the Thesis Option or the Project Option (27 Units)
    Thesis Option
    • Additional coursework selected with your advisor; this can include, with advisor approval, up to 9 units of coursework outside of Communication and Communication Studies and no more than 6 units of individualized studies as independent studies, directed readings, and research. (21 units)
    • COM 699, be aware that you may end up taking more than the 6 units you can count toward your degree because you must enroll each fall and spring semester while you work on your thesis. You must enroll for at least 3 units the semester in which you will graduate, including summer, regardless of the number of units already taken. (6 units)
    Project Option
    • Additional coursework selected with your advisor; this can include, with advisor approval, up to 9 units of coursework outside of Communication and Communication Studies and no more than 6 units of individualized studies as independent studies, directed readings, and research. (24 units)
    • COM 690 (3 units)

  • Be aware that some courses may have prerequisites that you must also successfully complete. For prerequisite information, click on the course or see your advisor.