Nov 04, 2025  
2022-2023 Graduate Bulletin 
    
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2022-2023 Graduate Bulletin [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

General Communication Concentration

The General Communication Concentration is the most open-ended degree program. It allows students the most elective choices and can help students prepare for doctoral studies by completing a master’s thesis.

Major Core Requirements

Total Hours 9

Concentration Requirements

Total Hours 6

Concentration Guided Electives

Students will work with their advisor to select 18 to 21 credit hours of graduate elective courses. These electives may include up to 9 credit hours from graduate courses outside the Department of Communication.

Total Hours 18-21

Total Program Hours 33