Arizona State University New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences 6 courses 36 total credits
Build strategic messaging, advocacy, and intercultural communication skills in ASU's communication studies degree, MA program at New College. Pursue careers as social media manager and internal communications manager.
| Required Core | 12 credits |
| Electives | 18-24 credits |
| Culminating Experience Options | 0-6 credits |
| Total Credits | 36 credits |
Required Core
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CMN 502 | Theory and Practice in Communication and Persuasion | 3 |
| CMN 505 | Methods in Applied Communication Research | 3 |
| CMN 506 | Humanistic Inquiry and Field Research in Communication | 3 |
| CMN 522 | Argumentation and Advocacy | 3 |
| Total Required Core | 12 credits | |
Electives
Culminating Experience Options
written comprehensive examination (0)
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CMN 593 | Applied Project, with written comprehensive exam | 3 |
| CMN 599 | Thesis, with written comprehensive exam | 6 |
| Total Culminating Experience Options | 0-6 credits | |
Additional Curriculum Information
Electives with the CMN prefix are selected in consultation with the student's program advisor. When appropriate, students may take up to six credit hours outside the program. All electives must be approved by the student's program advisor. The thesis or applied project must demonstrate intellectual ability, academic ability and professional growth. The thesis is supervised and approved by the student's advisor and committee. An oral defense is required for the thesis. The applied project is supervised by the student's advisor. The achievements or results of the applied project should be made available to the public in the form of a presentation, poster, report or other form negotiated with the faculty advisor.
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