Master of Arts in Communications

University of Kentucky Kentucky, USA / (859) 257-7805 , Derek.Lane@uky.edu http://www.uky.edu/CommInfoStudies/GRAD/about.html The school looks for candidates with prior study in the discipline, however other backgrounds are also considered candidates if they express academic interest in the discipline. Additionally, the program requires strong prior academic performance, high GRE scores, and good recommendations certainly. The value added by life/work experience, cultural heritage, international region of origin or interest, may prove just as compelling. The common thread among successful applicants is a mix of intelligence, curiosity, and experience, passion, drive, and a strong commitment to an international career. Candidates should submit the following: a personal statement of purpose outlining interest, educational and career goals, Two to four letters of recommendation. Separate forms are not provided for recommendations; therefore, recommendations should be sent on school or company letterhead for this purpose, and a résumé. Additionally they should submit the following directly to UK Graduate School: Graduate School Application form, Official GRE scores sent directly by ETS, Two official transcripts from all colleges attended (must be sent directly by the Registrar's office and not by applicant), Application fee ($40 domestic; $55 international), and TOEFL scores sent by ETS (only if your native language is not English and you attend an institution outside the United States). The MA in Communications offers students the opportunity to embark in a Master’s Degree ranked 6th by the National Communication Association. Students are required to complete 30 credit hours; 9 in core courses (Communication Theory, Communication Research Methods, and Statistics). Students are then to pick between two plans: Plan A, which requires them to take 24 credit hours of coursework and write a thesis; or Plan B, which requires students to take 30 credit hours of coursework (a non-thesis option), and take a comprehensive written exam. All students are required to take an oral exam to complete their degree. Concentrations in the program are in: communication and information systems; health communication; interpersonal communication; and mass communication Master