Communication M.A.

About the Program

Take advantage of our comprehensive degree plan that covers research methods, communication theory, critical and cultural studies, and relational and organizational communication.
Join our Communication Graduate Student Association for networking and professional development. You can also study communication while you enjoy European culture in our summer study abroad program.

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Earning your communication master’s degree will help you advance your career and/or continue your education into a Ph.D. program.

You will excel in interpersonal and intercultural communication, gender and organizational communication, and non-verbal and small-group communication.

You also have the opportunity to earn two certificates to help further advance your career:

Program Faculty

Our faculty stay up to date on current industry trends, and several have won statewide teaching awards. Our small, seminar-style classes allow you to connect with your professors and classmates for a more intimate learning environment.

Career Opportunities

Our graduates are prepared to plan and manage the communication structure of any public or private organization.

<blockquote class="quote-block--simple"> “Ram TV Director Donald Plachno really impacted the way I view my work and gave me creative ways to get better as I prepared for life after college.” Dylan Jimenez, Class of 2019, B.A. in Communication </blockquote>
<blockquote class="quote-block--simple"> “Dr. Flor Madero had made such an impact on my life. I look up to her so much. You can tell that it was her calling to become a professor.” Precious Emeagi, Class of 2018 and 2021 </blockquote>
<blockquote class="quote-block--simple"> “Dr. Herman Howard made learning fun while teaching us life lessons along the way!” Tyler Ing, Class of 2025 </blockquote>
<blockquote class="quote-block--simple"> “ASU helped prepare for my job with the opportunities it provides, such as working with Ram TV. That helped me build a resume reel, gain experience writing, and obtain an internship, which further prepared me for the position I am in today.” Dylan Jimenez, Class of 2019, Multi-Media Journalist, Big 2 News, Odessa </blockquote>
<blockquote class="quote-block--simple"> “My favorite class at ASU has been Visual Communications. Not only did I get to be creative in different aspects, but it taught me several useful ways to bring media and advertising into the agriculture realm.” Jaelynn Page, Class of 2021, Agricultural Science and Leadership </blockquote>
<blockquote class="quote-block--simple"> “ASU (especially the Comm department) has amazing professors who understand that life happens, and they don’t judge you for it.” Senora Scott, Class of 2021, M.A. in Communication </blockquote>