Master of Arts in Communication

University at Albany - SUNY

Analyze and design message strategies for face-to-face interaction, organizations, politics and health. A Master of Arts in Communication from the University at Albany will sharpen your skills as a researcher, problem solver and collaborator, while empowering you to pursue specific interests aligned with your career goals. Whether your ambitions point you toward the responsibility of workforce leadership or the rigor of doctoral education, you will be prepared through a blend of theoretical and applied study. The master’s in communication curriculum combines core study in theory, practice and research methods with electives related to your selected concentration in one of these areas: Interpersonal and Intercultural Communication Organizational Communication Political Communication Health Communication Your studies will culminate in either an original research project or a practicum with guidance and mentorship from our active faculty. The research project provides excellent preparation for doctoral study, while the internship-practicum offers a prime opportunity to practice what you have learned in an applied setting.

College of Arts and Sciences