传播与修辞研究（CRS）研究生课程为希望继续从事传播研究的学生提供了一个充满活力和动态的环境。我们的课程重点关注学术研究，如果您打算继续攻读博士学位，该课程非常理想。我们的艺术硕士（MA）学位课程拥有享誉国内外的屡获殊荣的教师，他们在学科的深厚根源与跨学科创新之间取得了平衡。它的课程强调理论和方法上的多样性，教师的密切指导和建议以及高学术水平。我们专注于培训硕士候选人，使其发展为教师和学者，并在该国最著名的博士课程中取得成功。
The master of arts (M.A.) in communication and rhetorical studies provides a vibrant and dynamic environment for students hoping to pursue further study in communication studies. Our program has a strong academic research focus and is ideal if you plan to go on to pursue doctoral-level education.<br>Our M.A. degree program features nationally and internationally prominent, award-winning faculty who balance deep roots in the discipline with interdisciplinary innovations. Its curriculum stresses theoretical and methodological diversity, close guidance and advising by faculty instructors, and high academic standards. We specialize in training M.A. candidates to thrive as teachers and scholars and to succeed at the most renowned doctoral programs in the country.<br><br>The M.A. in Communication and Rhetorical Studies requires 33 credits beyond the B.S. or B.A. degree. Twenty-four credits must be taken in the Department of Communication and Rhetorical Studies, and up to 9 may be taken in areas outside the department. No more than 6 credits may be earned in independent study courses. Candidates may choose to write a thesis for 6 credits, or earn the entire 33 credits in coursework and take a culminating comprehensive examination.