硕士学位可以导致博士或其他专业教育，或在商业，公共服务或政府中担任高级职务。传播学研究生课程以两个相互关联的目标为指导。首先，每个学生都有机会学习和进行符合个人兴趣和能力的原创传播研究。其次，每个学生在交流领域中制定并遵循一致，严格的学习计划。因此，美国商务部已经建立了结构化的咨询程序，以帮助实现这两个目标（有关详细信息，请参阅美国商务部的《研究生文件》）。作为学习计划不可或缺的一部分，每位学生将在其顾问的协助下和研究生委员会的批准下指定一系列要完成其学位的课程。要求提供概述所选课程逻辑的声明，并将由研究
The graduate program in Communication Studies at Sacramento State is a rigorous, methods-driven program designed to increase theoretical and applied understanding of human communication.<br><br>We are excited to foster an inclusive learning environment with students and faculty from all walks of life. In particular, we welcome students of all identities and cultural backgrounds, including international and first generation students.<br>A Master's degree can lead to doctoral or other professional education, or to advanced positions in business, public service, or government. The graduate program in Communication Studies is guided by two interrelated goals. First, that each student has the opportunity to study and conduct original communication research consistent with individual interests and abilities. Second, each student develops and follows a coherent, rigorous plan of study within the field of communication. Accordingly, a structured advising procedure has been established in the Department to help accomplish these two goals (see The Graduate Document, available from the Department, for details). As an integral part of a plan of study, each student will designate a series of courses to be completed for their degree with the assistance of their advisor and the approval of the Graduate Committee. A statement outlining the logic of the chosen courses will be required and will be reviewed by the Graduate Committee.