TCU's Master of Science in Communication in Human Relations program, the only one of its kind in the U.S., combines the fields of interpersonal and organizational communication as it seeks to create a unique academic focus. In our rapidly changing electronic age, there is a tremendous need for technically competent professionals with expertise in human relations. Students with a master's degree in this field are qualified to pursue further study toward advanced academic and professional degrees, or to take advantage of a wide variety of professional opportunities in business and industry, including human resources, training and development, communication, and managerial positions. TCU's graduate program in the Department of Communication Studies has been consistently ranked by Communication Education as one the top M.S. programs in the Southern U.S. A study in the Southern Communication Journal found TCU's program to have the highest research productivity in the nation among master's level programs.

What you will learn

Master's degree students develop expertise in specific academic sub-areas related to organizational/interpersonal communication. Examples of possible topics range from interpersonal influence patterns among peers to the effect of communication load on information processing errors. Emphasis is placed on understanding theory and the development of research skills. Students learn to use tools that enable them to conduct their own research projects (e.g., a well designed corporate attitude survey, communication audit, or a publishable academic study). Both thesis and non-thesis options are available, coupled with the opportunity for independent study and internship credit.

Want Education at a Good, Private University, but Can't Afford It?

Most of our graduate students pay no tuition. We have Assistantships available that will pay tuition costs and, depending upon the award, a monthly stipend to help with other expenses. Many of our Assistantship holders work hand in hand with University faculty as graduate assistants.

The Faculty

All full-time faculty in the Communication Studies Department are active in research as well as teaching. Combined, Communication in Human Relations faculty members have published well over 200 articles, books and book chapters. All are currently active in professional communication associations and regularly attend national and international meetings to present research and interact with other scholars. Most important, the faculty have a tradition of teaching excellence.

Qualifications

Minimum qualifications include a bachelor's degree with 15 hours of credit in speech communication and 9 hours in related coursework. Students with good academic records who do not meet this coursework minimum will need to take leveling courses prior to enrollment. Copies of transcripts, satisfactory scores on the GRE test, and letters of recommendation are required.

Admission Application

The College of Communication requires an application submitted through U.S. Mail, which includes necessary sensitive information, such as Social Security Number, demographics, and your signature. Accompanying the paper application should be a check for $50, which is the application fee. For more information and forms, go to the College of Communication Graduate link.

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