M.A. Requirements

Requirements for the Master of Arts

The University Graduate School Bulletin, which is republished annually, details your degree requirements.

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The following degree requirements apply to the M.A.:

Complete MSCH-M503 Media Theories (three credit hours) with a grade of B (3.0) or above.
Complete a thesis OR comprehensive exam.
- Thesis: Up to six credit hours of M699 Master's Thesis taken after an approved thesis proposal, including an oral defense administered by the student’s advisory committee
- Comprehensive exam: Written and oral, administered by the student's advisory committee
A minimum of 21 hours must be taken within The Media School.
No more than six hours of independent study may be counted toward the degree.

Working with the director of graduate studies, select first semester courses (M502 or M503 required).
Complete federal I-9 information, which will be emailed to you.
Sign, scan and return SAA contract, if applicable.
Attend orientation.
Orientation: Bring passport or other ID to the graduate office to complete federal I-9 filing.
Check with graduate office to make sure we have a final, official copy of your undergraduate transcript.

Sign, scan and return SAA contract, if applicable.
Choose advisory committee and create program of study. File with graduate office no later than April 15.
Enroll in courses noted for third semester on program of study.

Sign, scan and return SAA contract, if applicable.
Defend your thesis proposal.
Enroll in Master of Arts thesis hours (see graduate office for enrollment permissions).

Apply to schedule a time and place for your oral thesis defense.
Upon successful defense of your thesis, bring your signed acceptance page to graduate office for submission to the University Graduate School.

Submit your thesis to the University Graduate School. Electronic submission through ProQuest5 is the preferred method.

Contact Jesika Holmes, graduate studies administrative associate.