Graduate School

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

Specializations: Border & Latin American Media Studies or Organizational Communication in Transnational Settings

Program Information:
The Master of Arts in Communication features two areas of concentration not available in most Communication Graduate Programs: Border/Latin American Media Studies and Organizational Communication in Transnational Settings. The first track prepares you to pursue 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.

Career Opportunities:
Product and service organizations, Retail Stores, Hotels, Restaurants, Manufacturers, Financial Companies, Insurance Companies, Tourism, Print and Electronic Media, Nonprofit Organizations, Professional Associations, Philanthropies, Federal and State Agencies, Law Firms, Colleges and Universities.

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