Introductory Courses
No Introductory Course may be substituted for any other course at any level.
Introductory courses may be waived for any of the following conditions based on faculty review:
- The student has the appropriate course work to satisfy an Introductory Course based on an official transcript review by faculty and successful grades, typically B or better.
- The student has appropriate and verified professional experience to satisfy an Introductory Course which is demonstrated through successful completion of a GAE exam.
- If a
Graduate Assessment Examination (GAE) is available for the Introductory Courses, upon successfully completion of a GAE, a waiver will be issued.
- Plan accordingly prior to start of the term, faculty reviews for possible course waivers can take a few weeks. For newly admitted students, possible course waivers will not be initiated until an Intent to Enroll form has been submitted.
Foundation Courses
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CMNS 570
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DMA 525
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DMA 530
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MPOP 575
Advanced Courses
Select 12 Credit Hours from the following classes:
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DMA 410
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DMA 415
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DMA 425
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DMA 475
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DMA 480
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DMA 490
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EXP 440
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EXP 442
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FILM 401
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HCD 421
Thesis/Capstone
Major Elective Courses
Students are required to take
8 credit hours from Major Elective Courses according to the following criteria:
- Students should choose the eight (8) Credit Hours of graduate level elective courses from a College of Communication graduate program.
Master's Thesis Project
Students must complete a Master's Thesis Project as part of the degree requirements. Students have two options for how to complete the Master's Thesis Project:
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Individual - The student will create an original project and a 20-30 page accompanying written research documentation and report/analysis.
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Collaborative - Students work in teams of 2-4 students to complete an original project and a 40-60 page accompanying written research documentation and report/analysis.
Students must have completed the necessary prerequisite classes and at least 8 courses (32 credit hours) in the DCMA program toward their 52 required credits (credits earned from Introductory Courses do not count toward the required total credits). Students should discuss a meeting with a faculty member to discuss the requirements.
Thesis Milestones:
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Fall - Before the end of the fall quarter, students should submit a written proposal to advising faculty outlining their Thesis concept.
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Winter - Enroll in
DMA 695.
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Spring - Enroll in
DMA 698.
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Spring - Participate in end of the year showcase and/or symposium.