Graduate Program: M.A. in Communication
Capstone Experience
You must complete a capstone
experience in partial fulfillment of their requirements for
graduation. The capstone experience shall consist of completion
of a Master’s thesis or completion of comprehensive
examinations.
Thesis option: The thesis project consists of completion
of a research paper in which the student proposes and tests
new ideas, replicates an existing study, or advances theoretical
understanding of an issue. The thesis must demonstrate scholarly
abilities, including solid conceptualization, analysis, and
writing. The thesis must clearly define the problem to be
investigated, demonstrate mastery of relevant academic literature,
and show competence in the relevant methodology and analysis
techniques. The thesis shall consist of six credit hours
and shall be considered part of the communication electives.
Comprehensive examination option: The comprehensive examination
option requires the student to demonstrate h/her knowledge
of a substantive area within communication and to demonstrate
a capacity to integrate theory, research, and practice in
response to comprehensive questions developed by the faculty
of the School of Communication. |
