Overview

The Communication Studies degree at California State University Fullerton provides broad exposure to the discipline and, at the same time, allows students to specialize in one area (e.g., argumentation and persuasion, critical-cultural studies, digital media, health, instructional, intercultural, interpersonal, organizational, rhetoric, etc.). The M.A. is an advanced degree and all students are expected to complete comprehensive exams, a thesis or a research project.

Key Facts

The objectives of the programme include: improving students’ academic and professional competence in communication studies; developing students’ research capabilities; increasing students’ knowledge in their area of specialization; preparing students for advanced work toward the doctoral degree; and for those students planning teaching careers, to improve their teaching skills. Students in the programme are expected to demonstrate a high degree of intellectual competence and scholarly discipline, develop the ability to evaluate concepts, research and theories critically, and demonstrate mastery of an area of specialization.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Communication in Interpersonal Relationships

Seminar in Digital Media and Culture

Applications of Intercultural Communication

Health Communication

Contemporary Rhetoric

e Dark Side of Interpersonal Communication

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Duration

Full-time
- 18 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

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Campus Location

Fullerton, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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General requirements

Coursework and background completed in communication studies or an allied field. Students with majors outside the communication discipline will be considered, but may be required to take up to nine units of background studies in communication to prepare for the programme.

GPA of 3.0 or better in the last 60 units attempted is expected

Three Recommendation Forms from people (e.g., professors or professionals) familiar with the applicant’s academic abilities.

A cover letter from the applicant stating their professional interests, goals, and objectives in obtaining a Communication Studies. Send the letter directly to the graduate director

A writing sample, preferably academic writing from an upper-division course. The sample should be substantial enough to demonstrate the applicant’s writing, reasoning and research ability.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

7571 USD / year

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Out-of-State

7571 USD / year

≈ 7571 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

4274 USD / year

≈ 4274 USD / year

Living costs

Fullerton

United States

1100 - 1600 USD / month

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