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Educational Outcomes

Selected Educational Outcomes

1. Students will conduct discipline-appropriate primary and secondary theoretically sound research.
2. Students will demonstrate competency in the knowledge of general communication theory and, more specifically, interpersonal, organizational, conflict resolution, and intercultural communication theories.
3. Students will demonstrate competency in the discipline-appropriate use of qualitative and quantitative research methods.
4. Students will demonstrate competency in the use of technologies appropriate to the discipline.
5. Students will demonstrate competency in oral and written communication through courses appropriate to the audience, context, and discipline.

Selected Outcome Assessments

1. Students will demonstrate competency in primary and secondary research in courses requiring such assignments, as well as in theses, project capstones, and professional presentations.
2. Students will demonstrate theoretical knowledge in comprehensive examinations, projects, and/or theses and classwork.
3. Students will demonstrate mastery of research methods in their classwork.
4. Students will demonstrate the ability to utilize appropriate technologies in a variety of courses requiring projects and presentations.
5. Students will demonstrate competency in oral and written communication in courses, projects, theses, and/or professional settings.

Prior to admission to any graduate program at Valdosta State University, applicants must first submit a completed application to the Graduate School. Application materials are available on the Graduate School website. To be considered for your preferred term, all required materials must be received by the Graduate School no later than the close of business on the deadline. It is the responsibility of the applicant to allow adequate time for document submission and to ensure receipt of documents.

Admission Deadlines

Go to the Master of Arts in Communication Program page for information on Specific M.A.I.C. Program Admission Requirements
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M.A.I.C. Program Graduation Requirements

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Requirements for the Master of Arts in Communication Degree
Core Courses 12
MAIC 5000
 Communication Theory  
MAIC 5050
 Mass Communication Theory  
MAIC 7100
 Quantitative Research Methods in Communication  
MAIC 7200
 Qualitative Research Methods in Communication  
Emphasis Courses 12
Any 6000- or 7000-level MAIC courses
 
Select one of the options from the following: 6
Thesis/Project Option: MAIC 7999  
Non-thesis option (Requires written and oral examinations over all courses in the degree): MAIC 7400 OR electives outside the department, selected with approval of advisor  
   
Total hours required for the degree 30

Requirements for the Master of Arts in Communication Degree for students who have completed the B.F.A in Mass Media or B.A. in Communication Accelerated Undergraduate-to Graduate Track

Course List

Core Courses12
MAIC 5000
Communication Theory
MAIC 5050
Mass Communication Theory
MAIC 7100
Quantitative Research Methods in Communication
MAIC 7200
Qualitative Research Methods in Communication
Emphasis Courses12
Any 5000- or 7000-level MAIC courses
Select one of the options from the following:6
Thesis/Project Option: MAIC 7999
Non-thesis option (Requires written and oral examinations over all courses in the degree): MAIC 7400 OR electives outside the department, selected with approval of advisor
Total hours required for the degree21

Note:

1 Accelerated BFA

Students must take all core courses not already successfully completed for the B.F.A. in Mass Media or B.A. in Communication Accelerated Undergraduate-to-Graduate Track at Valdosta State University. Students must take all core courses not already successfully completed for the B.F.A. in Mass Media or B.A. in Communication Accelerated Undergraduate-to-Graduate Track at Valdosta State University.

2 Accelerated BFA

The total of 9 credits 5000 or above must be completed at Valdosta State University during the B.F.A. in Mass Media and B.A. in Communication Accelerated Undergraduate-to-Graduate Track