Michigan State University Communication 466 Communication Arts and Sciences East Lansing, MI 48824-1212 US   Phone: 1-517-355-3471 Fax: 1-517-432-1192   At a Glance Program Requirements Tuition & Financial Aid Institution Overview Important Dates Upcoming Events Degrees: Program Format: Master's M.A. - Communication; M.A. - Health Communication Doctoral Ph.D. - Communication On Campus   The Department of Communication offers programs leading to the Master of Arts degree in Communication and the Masters in Health Communication. In the Masters of Communication students pursue one of two tracks of study: a thesis track that emphasizes scholarly training or a final examination track that emphasizes a practical approach. The Masters in Health Communication is a final examination track only with an internship experience required.The Ph.D. program in the Department of Communication is primarily a research degree. The program places a strong emphasis on preparing the student to teach in a variety of contexts at the undergraduate and graduate levels.     Accreditation Information:   # Of Credits Required:   Time To Degree:     Previous Degrees Pre-Requisite Courses International Student Requirements Requirements Qualifying Exam: GMAT Minimum Exam Score: GPA or Equivalent: English Proficiency: Research Competency: Clinical Internship:   Work Experience Volunteer Experience Publications Experience Foreign Language Requirement Other Requirements   Cost Per Credit Hour: $   Tuition:   Financial Aid Offered:       # of Students Enrolled Full Time: 5666  # of Students Enrolled Part Time: 2433  Average GPA:   Average Test Scores:   Charge Per Credit: $730  Annual Full Time Avg Institution Tuition: $17520  Financial Aid Offered: Yes  Average Work Experience: Less than 1 Year  Specializations:   # of Terms Per Year:   Placement Percentage:   Historically Black: No   Religious Affiliation: Not applicable