MA Thesis Project

Catalog description

The MA Thesis project is designed for students seeking an intensive and rigorous scholarly experience at the highest level of master's degree work. The master's thesis is a significant work of scholarship incorporating a literature review, methodology, analytical procedures, and findings that integrate a range of communication theories, methods, and practices encountered throughout their programs. The thesis enables the student to: conduct extensive research in a subject of interest in the field; apply his or her knowledge of communication; demonstrate professional capabilities acquired during the program; and display an ability to undertake further scholarly work beyond the master’s level in the academic field of communication studies or a related discipline. Students report the results of their research in a clear, professional, and comprehensive way to the university and professional communities at a colloquium.