Graduate
This is an exciting time in our new College. Not only do we
have a well established and widely recognized graduate program
in Communication Studies (formerly Speech Communication), but
we now offer two additional exciting programs in Journalism.
The Department
of Communication Studies offers a Master of Science degree in Communication
in Human Relations,
the only one of its kind in the United States. This program
combines the fields of interpersonal and organizational communication
to create a unique academic focus. In our rapidly changing
electronic age, there is a tremendous need for technically
competent professionals with expertise in communication related
to social and professional relationships. Graduates 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.
The School of Journalism
offers two Masters programs. Master of Science in Journalism:
News Editiorial and Master
of Science in Journalism: Advertising and Public Relations.
These programs offer professionals a unique opportunity to
advance their knowledge by studying and interacting with journalism
scholars and media professionals in a dynamic learning environment.
This program is designed to give graduates the distinctive
advantage that is necessary to meet the challenges of 21st
century media and succeed in today's changing media climate.
Graduate Student Opportunities
Within the College of Communication however, there are more
specific opportunities. The College operates an interest group
for the American Society for Training and Development, of which
both graduate and undergraduate students are members. It is
a good chance to network and make connections for current or
future jobs. Many grad students write research papers in cooperation
with faculty. Research is an integral part of the curriculum,
and many papers are presented at national conferences and published
nationwide.
TCU has an association for students in any graduate program.
This organization, the Graduate Student Senate, represents
all graduate students campuswide. GSS sends out a quarterly
newsletter about events and opportunities of interest to grad
students. This is an excellent way to adjust to life at TCU.
Careers After a TCU Graduate Degree
TCU graduates enter the working world in a variety of careers.
Fields such as journalism, public relations, dramatic arts,
advertising, electronic media, broadcasting, and more. A communications
graduate degree is also useful in related fields like business,
education, government, health careers, law, social services,
technology, and anything with an international connection.
Furthering Your Education
What do people do with a graduate degree in communications
from TCU? Many choose to continue their education at a Ph.D
program. Graduate students in comunication are often interested
in pursuing a career in college teaching and research. A number
of graduates go on to prominent Ph.D programs at other universities.
The National Communication Association (NCA) keeps a ranking
of all national universities with Ph.D communication programs.
You can find
those tables here. |
