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Master of Arts in Communication and Master of Education in Higher Education
Dual Degree Program
Joanne Morgan, M.A. in Communication Program Director Mark Hale, M.E. in Higher Education Program Director
Effective communication and efficient organizational structure are essential in any successful college and/or university setting. The M.A. in Communication and M.Ed. in Higher Education dual degree provides a platform on 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 REQUIREMENTS:
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 M.Ed. in Higher Education program past six (6) hours is pending submission of a satisfactory score on the Miller Analogies Test (MAT) or Graduate Record Examinations® (GRE®).
PREREQUISITES:
Prerequisite course work must be satisfied for both degree programs. Prerequisites required by the Master of Arts in Communication and Master of Education in Higher Education Programs are a conferred bachelor's degree and admission into each program.
STUDY PLAN:
Required Common Curriculum (18 hours) |
| COMA 6307 |
Communication Leadership for Groups |
| COMA 6309 |
Social Media and Communication |
| COMA 6314 |
Intercultural Communication |
| COMA 6320 |
Organizational Communication |
| HIED 6330 |
Research Methods in Higher Education |
| HIED 6320 |
Practicum in Higher Education (S-L) |
Required Curriculum for M.A. in Communication (18 hours) |
COMA 6303 |
Digital Media Communication |
| COMA 6305 |
Presentation Communication (S-L) |
| COMA 6312 |
Advanced Persuasive Communication |
| COMA 6321 |
Strategic Communication for Organizations |
| COMA 6322 |
Communication Campaigns |
| COMA 6324 |
Communication for Global Organizations |
Required Curriculum for M.Ed. Higher Education (18 hours) |
| HIED 5300 |
College and University Administration |
| HIED 6310 |
Legal Aspects and Finance in Higher Education |
HIED 6340 |
History and Philosophy of Higher Education |
| HIED 6345 |
Ethics and Leadership Theory: Servant Leadership |
| HIED 6361 |
Teaching, Learning, and Student Development |
| HIED 6373 |
Methods for the Higher Education Administrator |
TOTAL HOURS OF DUAL DEGREE
18 hours from Required Common Curriculum |
18 hours from M.A. Communication Required Curriculum |
18 hours from M.Ed. Higher Education Required Curriculum |
54 hours TOTAL Dual Degree |
NOTE: Service-Learning (S-L) has been designated specifically through HIED 6320 (Practicum) and COMA 6305 (Presentation Communication).
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