Communication Interpersonal Communication - Oakland University

Communication Interpersonal Communication from Oakland University is a Campus Master Media Studies degree that prepares you for a Communications career. Thinking About Graduate School? The Master?s degree in Communication provides students with a comprehensive study of the theories, concepts, principles, and practices comprising the discipline of communication. The program offers Concentration Areas in 1) Media Studies , 2) Culture and Communication , and 3) Interpersonal Communication. Students may choose to focus their program of study in one of these concentration areas or they may tailor an individualized program that combines the offerings across the areas. The communication program is proud to be the only university in Michigan to offer a graduate degree in Communication Studies with a programmatic emphasis in critical cultural communication studies . The program offers opportunities for those wishing to pursue a Ph.D. in communication or a related discipline. It also will be valuable for practitioners in business, education, media or non-profit organizations seeking professional enhancement. Upon graduation, students are expected to: (1) have a greater understanding of the impact of communication in a range of contexts, (2) have general knowledge of research approaches in communication, and (3) gain ability to further their own research, writing, and analytical skills needed in today?s world. Area of Concentration Students choose one of the following concentration areas: Interpersonal Communication The area of Interpersonal Communication explores the role of communication in our everyday lives. A prominent feature of Interpersonal Communication is the study of interactions and the impact these have on relationships between members of dyads, families, groups, social networks, organizations, and communities. The curriculum in this area draws from traditions in social science and communication research. Courses focus on research, theory, and practice in interpersonal communication, family communication , organizational and instructional communication. View more details on Oakland University . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Media Studies courses.