Program Overview:
The Master of Arts in Communication serves part-time students. The program foregrounds the relationships between public relations and journalism and recognizes the value of technology in the changing communications workplace. Courses are offered on a rotation during day and/or evening timeslots. For more information, please visit the Department’s website.
Curriculum Objectives
- Prepare students to integrate theory and critical thinking into practice;
- Assist students in understanding communications traditions;
- Engage students in the exploration of the issues and responsibilities of practitioners in the field;
- Provide students the opportunity to explore and analyze the profession;
- Demonstrate the importance of technology and technological advances for practitioners; and
- Demonstrate the importance of building and sustaining relationships between and among various communications practitioners.
Program Contacts:
To email the Coordinator of the Communications Program:
Dr. Cailin Brown, Communications
Program Webpage:
Communications M.A.
Program Requirements
Required Courses (33 Credits)
Choose ONE Elective Course: (3 Credits)
| COM 580 | Topics in Communication | 3 |
| COM 595 | Field Experience | 1-6 |
| COM 598 | Independent Study | 1-6 |
| | Non-COM Elective Graduate Course outside of department | 3 |
Total Credit Hours: 36
Internship/Field Experience/Service:
Required Course
For certain students who have not worked in communications prior and who do not currently work in the field, practical experience may be desirable. In these instances, this course may be recommended by the student’s advisor. Learning will focus on decision-making and policy-level activities. Course is graded Pass/Fail.
Required Course:
A communications topic of particular interest to the student may be studied. Must be arranged in advance with graduate program coordinator, and contingent upon the availability of a faculty mentor for the study. Additional limitations apply; see Graduate Coordinator. Prerequisite: minimum 12 credits of graduate study at Saint Rose.
Culminating Academic Experiences:
Required Course
Students propose, produce, analyze, and present an independent final product that demonstrates their understanding of theories and practice in the areas of public relations, journalism, and/or technology. Students cannot register for this course until all other coursework has been completed.
Professional Accreditation:
The College of Saint Rose, sponsored by the Sisters of Saint Joseph of Carondelet, Albany Province, is chartered by the Board of Regents of New York State. All of its degrees and programs are registered and its professional programs are fully approved by the Board of Regents through the New York State Education Department.
The College of Saint Rose is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104 (267-284-5000). The Middle States Commission on Higher Education is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.
Admissions and Financial Aid Information:
General Admission Information
Eligibility for admission to The College of Saint Rose graduate programs is typically based upon the following minimum requirements:
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Submission of a completed application and a Statement of Purpose of approximately 300 words detailing the applicant’s goals for graduate study.
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Evidence of the possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution through submission of official transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate institutions attended
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Academic and professional qualifications for graduate study, as indicated by two letters of recommendation.
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A grade point average of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale), overall and in the undergraduate major.
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Other admission criteria specified by academic programs such as submission of resumes, writing samples, portfolios, test scores, and participation in interviews or admissions workshops.
Applicants to The College of Saint Rose are responsible for completing their applications by submitting all required components. Prospective students may wish to visit our website for online application options and downloadable forms.
See Graduate Admissions section for more information.
Financial Aid
The College of Saint Rose has long been committed to the premise that a quality education should be within the reach of qualified students. To this end, the College serves its student body through a comprehensive program of federal, state, and institutional financial aid. While the basic responsibility for financing education lies with the students and their families, scholarships, loans, and/or assistantships can supplement insufficient family resources. The amount of aid available through the College is limited and is awarded on the basis of academic merit. All financial assistance from the College is subject to adjustment if the recipients are later granted aid from other sources. Financial aid awards are contingent upon students’ maintaining good academic standing and satisfactory academic progress.
See Financial Aid section for more information.
Additional Communications Admission Information
A list of relevant professional and academic materials in the admission packet provides insight into our expectations of graduate students. Applicants may be required to provide additional evidence of competency such as supplemental writing samples determined by the faculty or may be required to enroll in discipline-specific coursework at the college.
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