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Communication Studies

 

Degrees Offered:

Master of Arts (M.A.)

Emphasis areas in:
  • General Communication Studies
  • Organizational Communication
  • Political Communication
Required Test for Admission:

GRE or other graduate entrance exam.

Required Supplemental Application Materials:
  • 15 credit hours of Communication Studies/related discipline coursework
  • 2-4 page personal statement
Application Deadline:

Students may enter the program in the Fall or Spring semester.  Applications are reviewed year-round. 

The priority deadline for Fall start and Fall graduate assistantships is February 1st.

The priority deadline for Spring start and Spring graduate assistantships is October 1st.
Department Contact Information:

University of South Dakota
Communication Studies Department
414 E. Clark Street
Vermillion, SD  57069
Phone: 605-677-5476
Fax: 605-677-8876

Email: Carolyn.Prentice@usd.edu
Program website

 

Program Director:

Carolyn Prentice (Carolyn.Prentice@usd.edu)


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