Communication Arts Graduate Program
Communication Arts at the University of the Incarnate Word offers a unique blend of theory-driven and experienced-based classes. These classes focus on the critical knowledge and practical skills that prepare students to enter the media industry in a variety of capacities from media studies, multimedia production, print media, public relations and to prepare students for further graduate studies.
The Communication Arts Graduate program addresses the Guiding Principles and Objectives for Graduate Studies in the following ways:
- Mastery of both theoretical and empirical knowledge in the field of communications.
- Intellectual imagination and professional creativity demonstrated in individual theses and projects on various issues of communications.
- Critical analysis of mediated communication in both social and cultural scopes.
- Articulated presentation of scholarly concepts and professional works.
- Contribution to both academic and professional sectors in the field of communications through original research and alternative perspectives.
Students wishing to enter the Communication Arts graduate program must meet all University graduate admissions requirements.
- Students should have a bachelor's degree in Communication Arts or a related field with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.
- GRE MINIMUM scores of Verbal: 400 and Essay: 3.5 are required.
- Students must complete the GRE before 9 semester hours are complete.
- Submit a writing sample.
- Interview with Communication Arts Director of Graduate Studies.
Students who lack the appropriate undergraduate degree may be required to take undergraduate leveling classes at the recommendation of the graduate faculty. At the discretion of the graduate faculty, experience in the field may be substituted for undergraduate prerequisites. Under certain circumstances, students who do not meet the minimum requirements may be considered for admission to the program.
Graduate Advisor:
Professor Valerie Greenberg
greenberg@uiwtx.edu
Office: AD 262
Phone: 210-829-3891
