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The Graduate Program in Communication at UWM encompasses advanced degrees, Masters of Arts in Communication [M.A.] and Doctor of Philosophy in Communication [Ph.D.], offered by the Department of Communication. Each graduate degree has its own unique programmatic content developed by department faculty and approved by UWM’s Graduate Faculty Committee (and when necessary other governance bodies, administrators, and/or the UW System).
Master of Arts in Communication
The Master of Arts in Communication is designed to provide breadth and depth of study in the following areas: Health Communication, Interpersonal Communication/Mediation, Intercultural/International Communication, Organizational/Professional Communication, and Rhetoric/Public Communication. The program provides initial and advanced preparation for a variety of careers including continued study leading to the Ph.D. degree. The MA degree in Communication can be completed partially or totally online.
For M.A. Program information, contact (before Aug. 1, 2013):
Edward A. Mabry, Ph.D.M.A. Program Director
Coordinator of Graduate Studies
Department of Communication
The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
P.O. Box 413
Milwaukee, WI 53201
Phone: 414-229-4371/4261
Fax: 414-229-3859
e-mail: macomm@uwm.edu or eamabry@uwm.edu
For M.A. Program information, contact (after Aug. 1, 2013):
Sang-Yeon Kim, Ph.D.M.A. Program Director
Coordinator of Graduate Studies
Department of Communication
The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
P.O. Box 413
Milwaukee, WI 53201
Phone: 414-229-3971/4261
Fax: 414-229-3859
e-mail: macomm@uwm.edu or sangyeon@uwm.edu
Doctor of Philosophy in Communication
The Doctor of Philosophy in Communication provides study and training for entry into academic or professional careers that would necessitate theory-driven basic or applied research on communication practices and outcomes. The program's thrust emphasizes studying the effects of professional communication practices on organizational goals and structure, the processes of interpersonal communication and conflict resolution, and the conduct of civic practice and public communication.
For Doctoral Program information, contact:
Professor Tae-Seop LimDoctoral Program Director
Department of Communication
The University of Wisconsin-Milwakee
P.O. Box 413
Milwaukee, WI 53201
Phone: 414-229-6819/4261
Fax: 414-229-3859
e-mail: phdcomm@uwm.edu or tslim@uwm.edu
Graduate Certificate Programs
The Department of Communication also offers Graduate Certification in the areas listed below. Students interested in one of these programs are encouraged to contact the program directly or inquire with the Coordinator of Graduate Studies:
- Mediation and Negotiation
- Rhetorical Leadership
- Professional Writing and Communication
- Teaching and Learning in Higher Education
Teaching and Research Assistantships
Students interested in applying for a teaching or research assistantship should apply directly to the Department of Communication. Inquiries regarding research assistantships should be made to either the director of the program to which the student is applying or the coordinator (see above). All students that want to be considered for a teaching assistantship must apply to the department using the application form below. Specific information regarding the application process will be forwarded after the form is received.