Master of Arts in Communication/Master of Education in Higher Education

DUAL DEGREE

Effective communication and efficient organizational structure are essential in any successful college and/or university setting. The MA in Communication and MED in Higher Education dual degree provides a platform on which students will gain an advanced understanding of the skills necessary to lead groups on a college or university campus. The skills and knowledge acquired through this degree will provide individuals with a deep understanding of the inner workings of a college campus and how to coordinate and lead work teams in the support and implementation of the institution's mission and vision.

ADMISSION

In order to pursue a Dual Master’s Degree program, the applicant must apply to, meet the existing admission requirements for, and be accepted into each of the master’s degrees which comprise the dual degree program.

PROGRAM CONTINUANCE

Continuance in the MED in Higher Education program past 12 hours is pending submission of a satisfactory score on the Miller Analogies Test (MAT) or Graduate Record Examinations® (GRE®).

REQUIRED SHARED CURRICULUM - 18 hours (excluding prerequisites)

MA IN COMMUNICATION REQUIRED CURRICULUM - 18 hours (excluding prerequisites)

MED IN HIGHER EDUCATION REQUIRED CURRICULUM - 24 hours (excluding prerequisites)

(S-L)=Course(s) with field-based service-learning component.

Refer to individual course descriptions for course requisites.

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

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