Master of Arts in Communication/Master of Education in Higher Education
DUAL DEGREE
Effective communication and efficient organizational structure are essential in any successful college and/or university setting. The MA in Communication and MED in Higher Education dual degree provides a platform upon which students will gain an advanced understanding of the skills necessary to lead groups on a college or university campus. The skills and knowledge acquired through this degree will provide individuals with a deep understanding of the inner workings of a college campus and how to coordinate and lead work teams in the support and implementation of the institution's mission and vision.
ADMISSION
In order to pursue a Dual Master’s Degree program, the applicant must apply to, meet the existing admission requirements for, and be accepted into each of the master’s degrees which comprise the dual degree program.
PROGRAM CONTINUANCE
Continuance in the MED in Higher Education program past 12 hours is pending submission of a satisfactory score on the Miller Analogies Test (MAT) or Graduate Record Examinations® (GRE®).
REQUIRED SHARED CURRICULUM - 18 hours (excluding requisites)
course | Credit hours |
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Required Shared Curriculum | 18 |
COMA 6307 - Communication Leadership for Groups |
MA IN COMMUNICATION REQUIRED CURRICULUM - 18 hours (excluding requisites)
course | Credit hours |
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Required Curriculum | 18 |
COMA 6303 - Digital Media Communication |
MED IN HIGHER EDUCATION REQUIRED CURRICULUM - 24 hours (excluding requisites)
course | Credit hours |
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Required Curriculum | 24 |
DLED 6303 - Teaching and Learning in the Online Classroom HIED 6340 - History and Philosophy of Higher Education |
TOTAL HOURS | |
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18 hours | Required Shared Curriculum |
18 hours | MA in Communication Required Curriculum |
24 hours | MED in Higher Education Required Curriculum |
60 hours | TOTAL Dual Degree (excluding requisites) |
(S-L)=Course(s) with field-based service-learning component.
Refer to individual course descriptions for course requisites.
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
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