Graduate Programs
Communications Management Master's Program (M.S.)
Degree Requirements
- Completion of required prerequisite courses.
- Completion of a total 36 units of course work: 21 units of required
courses and 15 units of electives. A minimum of 27 units (including
graduate thesis) must be earned at the 600-800 levels.
- To receive a Master of Science in Communication Management students
may not have earned more than two Cs for any of the required or
elective courses.
Required Courses
(21 units)
MCOM 605
MCOM 606
MCOM 625
MCOM 631
MCOM 686
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Theory of Public Relations and Organizational
Communication (3)
Practice of Public Relations and Organizational
Communication (3)
Communication Competency in a Changing
Environment (3)
Research Methods in Mass Communications (3)
Communicating in Society: Perception
and Reality (3) |
Six units of a thesis supervised by a mem- ber of the faculty
in Mass Communication and Communication Studies:
MCOM 897 and MCOM 898
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Thesis |
Elective Courses (15 units)
At least one writing,
information technology, or applied communications course from the
following:
COMM 695
ISTC 541
ISTC 605
ISTC 633
ISTC 635
ISTC 655
ISTC 687
MCOM 507
PRWR 617
PRWR 621
PRWR 623
PRWR 625
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Independent Study in Communication
Studies (3)
Computer Technology and Utilization
(3)
Web-based Instruction in Education (3)
Instructional Video(3)
Theory and Design of Computer-based
Instruction (3)
Media Design and Production (3)
Computer-based Instruction (3)
Writing for the New Media (3)
Editing (3)
Business Writing (3)
Technical and Scientific Writing (3)
Design, Layout and Production (3) |
At least one course from the following:
COMM 518
COMM 519
COMM 522
HRD 642
MCOM 533
MCOM 54
MCOM 559
MCOM 572
MKTG 551
MNGT 602
PHIL 563
WMST 611
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Communication Training and
Development(3)
Organizational Communication (3)
Conference and Meeting Management (3)
Organizational Behavior (3) (formerly
PSYC 642)
Media Ethics (3)
Ad Campaigns (3)
Professional Issues in Public Relations
(3)
International Advertising (3)
Public Relations for Non-profit Organizations
(3)
Conflict Resolution in Commerce and
Industry (3)
Business Ethics (3)
Women, Public Policy and Social Change
(3) |
Note:
1) Up to 6 units of approved graduate courses may be
transferred from other approved universities.
2) No more than 9 units can be taken of 500 - level courses.
3) Some elective courses may have prerequisites. Students are responsible
for making sure they have met these prerequisites, if any, prior
to taking the course.
4) Some courses may not be offered each semester. Students should
consult each semester's schedule of classes when determining
which courses to take.
5) No more than two 3-unit Independent Study courses may be applied
to the degree; and, all Independent Study courses need to be approved
by the program director prior to enrollment
For information on all
matters related to admissions, fees, or registration, please contact
the Graduate School at 410-704-2501.
College of Graduate Studies and
Research
7800 York Road, Suite 216
Phone: 410-704-2501
Fax: 410-704-4675
E-mail: grads@towson.edu
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