MA Degree at College of Charleston

The College of Charleston's Department of Communication is currently accepting applications to its MA program for Fall 2012.  Please note that the deadline for application is March 1, 2012.

The Master of Arts program in Communication is designed to develop a student's understanding of research methods and communication theory, the ability to conduct basic and applied research, the capacity for critical thinking about communication problems, and the competencies required for service as a professional communicator, scholar, or teacher.

We have an eclectic and engaged group of graduate faculty committed to sharing their experience and insight with students.  Striving for a collaborative experience between student and the faculty, we have established a number of successful learning initiatives, including creative independent study projects and experiences with communication pedagogy.

In recent years, our students have presented research to national academic conferences, landed internships with top communication agencies, and have supervised undergraduates through paid assistantships in course T.A. positions and in campus offices ranging from Student Media to Institutional Advancement.  Recent graduates have been accepted to doctoral programs at outstanding universities such as Louisiana State University, Purdue University, and University of Minnesota.

Students are encouraged to apply for graduate assistant positions, awarded to high-performing students who show promise in research and teaching as well as leadership skills.

For more information please visit http://communication.cofc.edu/grad-programs/index.php or contact:

Vince Benigni, Ph.D.

Associate Professor of Communication

Director, Graduate Program in Communication College of Charleston benigniv@cofc.edu

843-953-7019 (office)

843-953-7017 (dept.)