Program Overview

Master of Arts in Organizational Communication

The fully online Master of Arts in Organizational Communication from the Scripps College of Communication allows students to learn at their own pace. This program is intended for students seeking an advanced academic degree that focuses on the critical examination and understanding of the role of communication within the processes of organizing, decision making, and problem solving.

About the Program

The skills and competencies learned in this program will launch students into the next professional level. The program's flexible format provides options for degree completion that accommodate students' schedules. Students can expand their professional network as they join a community of students who share their passion for effective communication.

Benefits

• Fully online in a flexible format that works with busy schedules
• Complete in as few as four semesters
• Low tuition and fees
• No GRE required for admission

Curriculum

To complete the 30 credit hours required to earn the master's degree, students will take two 4-credit-hour courses:

• Measurement Methodology in Communication (COMS 6100)
• Communication Processes and Organizations (COMS 6520) They will also complete a 6-credit-hour capstone experience (COMS 6960). The remaining 16 credits will come from COMS electives and/or stackable graduate certificates.

Optional Stackable Graduate Certificates

Students can select one of the following certificates and then enroll in one additional COMS elective to complete their elective coursework (16 credit hours):

• Communication and Change
• Crisis Communication
• Strategic Communication Management
• Team Leadership and Communication

Program Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, students should be able to:

• Recognize communication issues that impact organizational effectiveness
• Describe and apply theories and principles to analyze communication issues in various contemporary organizational contexts
• Conduct reviews of scholarly and existing research in communication studies
• Demonstrate advanced written communication skills
• Apply quantitative methods for analyzing communication issues
• Demonstrate effective team communication skills

Costs and Financial Aid

Tuition and fees are assessed based on the number of credit hours of enrollment, Ohio residency, and program.

Frequently Asked Questions

• How many classes will I complete in the program?: The M.A. in Organizational Communication program consists of seven courses in total.
• When can I apply and begin the program?: The program has rolling admissions, and students can begin in the fall, spring, or summer semesters.
• How long are the courses in this program?: Courses are structured in accelerated 7-week terms.
• Do I need to attend any in-person meetings?: No, the program is 100% online with no scheduled in-person meeting times required.
• Are there set times when I need to log in for classes?: No, courses are asynchronous, with no required live sessions.
• What learning platform is used for the online classes?: All courses are delivered through Canvas, Ohio University's online learning management system.

Career Opportunities

The M.A. in Organizational Communication equips students with practical communication skills that are highly transferable across industries. Graduates have pursued or advanced in roles such as:

• Project Manager
• Human Resources Manager
• Training and Development Specialist
• Product Development Coordinator
• Corporate Communication Specialist
• And more!