Communication Studies (Thesis) (M.A.) (45 credits)
Offered by: Art History & Communications (Faculty of Arts)
Degree: Master of Arts
Program credit weight: 45
Program Description
The M.A. in Communication Studies offers advanced training in the critical, historical, and theoretical analysis of communication in culture, communication technology, and communication policy. M.A. students pursue coursework and write an M.A. thesis that reflects sustained analysis of a topic in Communication Studies. The M.A. degree is academic in character, and does not include professional training in media production.
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Thesis Courses (24 credits)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| COMS 692 | M.A. Thesis Preparation 1. | 6 |
M.A. Thesis Preparation 1. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Preparatory work towards the Master's thesis. | ||
| COMS 693 | M.A. Thesis Preparation 2. | 6 |
M.A. Thesis Preparation 2. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Preparatory work towards the Master's thesis. | ||
| COMS 694 | M.A. Thesis Preparation 3. | 6 |
M.A. Thesis Preparation 3. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Preparatory work towards the Master's thesis. | ||
| COMS 695 | M.A. Thesis Preparation 4. | 6 |
M.A. Thesis Preparation 4. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Preparatory work towards the Master's thesis. | ||
Required Course (3 credits)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| COMS 616 | Staff-Student Colloquium 1. | 3 |
Staff-Student Colloquium 1. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Pro-Seminar in Communications. A required course for all new M.A. and Ph.D. students. The Pro-Seminar is designed to explore theoretical and methodological issues in Communications through a series of presentations by the faculty and other McGill associates. | ||
Complementary Courses (18 credits)
18 credits of 500-level or higher COMS courses; two courses outside COMS require approval of the Graduate Program Director.