University of North Dakota

Program Information

Degree Offered

M.A., Ph.D.

Format: Campus

Program Description:

The Communication Program offers graduate programs leading to the Master of Arts and the Doctor of Philosophy degrees. The Masters program in Communication strikes a purposeful balance between specialization and integration among the various approaches to the study of human communication. The Ph.D. program in Communication and Public Discourse provides the opportunity for specialized study in various aspects of communication. Both the Masters and Ph.D. programs provide a flexible array of advanced coursework and intensive research. For Ph.D. students, the program culminates in the doctoral dissertation. Both the Masters and Ph.D. programs offer the opportunity for students to develop a broad range of professional and scholarly competencies. The Masters program expands the professional options for graduates as well as prepares them for more advanced study. The Ph.D. program prepares graduates for positions in the academy, industry, and government. The student’s plan of study is prepared and directed in cooperation with the student’s adviser and faculty committee.

Accreditation:

UND is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. UND also holds many special accreditation's at the college, department, or program level.

Eligibility Requirements:

Applicants who are seeking admission to Graduate School must meet all of the minimum general graduate school admission requirements identified in the Graduate School Catalog. In addition, the prospective students must fulfill the requirements for admission to the graduate program to which they are applying.

International Student Requirements:

All graduate applicants must demonstrate academic-level proficiency with the English language before they will be considered for admission. This requirement must be met by all applicants, regardless of citizenship, residency, or nation of birth. No applicants will be considered for admission until the English Language Proficiency is met. Please refer to the Academic Catalog for ways in which this requirement can be met.

Tuition & Financial Aid

Financial Aid Offered: Yes

Classification: Doctoral/Research Universities - Intensive

Institution Sector: Public

Locale: Small City

Size & Settings: 10,000 - 19,999