Intercultural Communication, M.A.

Program Overview

The Intercultural Communication M.A. The program offers a flexible curriculum with core courses, electives, and internship opportunities. Students can choose between a thesis or non-thesis option, and the program can be completed in two years full-time or five years part-time.

Program Outline

Outline:

The Intercultural Communication M.A.

Structure:

• Credit hours: 30 credits minimum (equivalent to 10 three-credit courses)
• Level of courses:
• Minimum 18 credits at 600-level or higher
• Time to completion:
• 2 years full-time
• 5-year maximum to complete all degree requirements
• Curriculum:
• Four required core courses
• Electives based on individual interests and career needs

Modules

• Core courses (4):
• These courses provide a foundation in the field of intercultural communication.
• Electives (minimum 18 credits):
• Students choose electives in consultation with their advisor.
• Options include:
• Language-specific courses
• Business, education, government, health, and social work related courses
• Education courses (up to 6 credits) can contribute towards post-baccalaureate teacher certification.

Assessment:

• Thesis option:
• 12 credit hours of electives
• 6 credit hours of thesis research
• Oral examination on the thesis
• Non-thesis option:
• 18 credit hours of electives
• Scholarly paper

Other:

• Language focus:
• Although not explicitly mentioned, the program likely focuses on a specific target language, as electives in that language are offered.
• Accelerated B.A./M.A.
• option:
• UMBC students in the Modern Languages and Linguistics B.A.
in Intercultural Communication during their junior year.
• This allows them to potentially apply nine graduate-level B.A.
credits towards the M.A. degree and potentially finish both programs within five years.