Graduate School

Thesis: 30 Semester Credit Hours
Non-thesis: 36 Semester Credit Hours

Program Information:
The Master of Arts in Communication features two areas of study not available in most communication graduate programs: Border/Latin American Media Studies and Organizational Communication in Transnational Settings. The first area prepares you for doctoral studies or professional work in national/international organizations. The second, while preparing you to pursue doctoral studies, offers training in organizational communication-related fields. Students have the option to pursue one area of study or take courses in both areas.

Career Opportunities:

• Marketing Consultant
• Marketing Account Executive
• Market Research Analyst
• Public Relations Manager
• Internal Communications Manager
• Sales Account Executive
• Learning and Development Analyst
• Human Resources Manager
• Print and Electronic Media Producer
• Speech Writer
• Political Campaign Manager
• Technical Communication Specialist
• Health Communication Specialist
• Web Producer/Social Media Managers
• Fundraising Manager
• Non-Tenure Track Academic (e.g., lecturer, admissions director, academic advisor, etc.)
• Tenure-Track Professor
• Community College Professor
• High School Communication teacher

Program Requirements:

• Two letters of recommendation
• 500-word personal statement describing your career goals, aspirations, and timetable for completion of your Degree
• Writing sample of scholarly or professional work (senior research paper, thesis, or journalistic writing)

Degree Plan for curriculum outline and catalog information.

Department Contact:
Department of Psychology and Communication
Academic Innovation Center (AIC) 313
5201 University Boulevard
Laredo, TX 78041-1900
Phone: 956.326.2465
Email: psychology-communication@tamiu.edu

Graduate School Contact:
Senator Judith Zaffirini Student Success Center 223
5201 University Boulevard
Laredo, TX 78041-1900
Phone: 956.326.3020
Email: graduateschool@tamiu.edu