ESU's Master of Arts Degree in Communication is designed for working professionals as well as recent bachelor's degree graduates seeking to advance their careers or continue on for a doctorate.

Communication as an academic discipline is the study and practice of communication in all contexts including organizational communication, group communication and interpersonal communication, as well as social media, mass media, and public speaking.

Our M.A. in Communication builds on the history of the discipline—from the study of rhetoric in Greek and Roman Antiquity up through current scholarship—to prepare graduates for leadership positions requiring the mastery of communication skills and concepts.

Why ESU?

  • 15 Month Program. Just over a year. That's all it takes.
  • Online and in the Classroom. Built around you, ESU offers both online and in-person courses.
  • No GRE Required. Acceptance is based on your GPA and a writing sample.
  • Rolling Enrollment. Apply to begin in fall, winter, spring or summer semesters/sessions.

An M.A. in Communication from ESU enables graduates to excel in a wide variety of fields

  • Communication
  • Marketing
  • Sales
  • Social and Human Services
  • Human Resources
  • Social Media
  • Publishing
  • Start-Up Companies
  • Government
  • College/University Instruction
  • Political Campaigns
  • Social Justice
  • Journalism
  • Management Positions

Inside the M.A. in Communication

  • Students can enroll full-time (three courses per semester) or part-time (one or two courses per semester)
  • Rolling Enrollment — apply at any time or Apply Now
  • No GRE Required
  • Affordable — view tuition rates
  • Flexible — customizable course schedules to fit workplace and family needs
  • Online and In-Person Courses
  • Optional Masters Course from another Department

Accelerated Pathway for ESU Undergrads

Benefits:

  • Pay undergraduate tuition rates while taking M.A. courses
  • Complete your M.A. in 12 months
  • No application fee

Requirements:

  • Students must be in good academic standing

For more general information, please contact Dr. Margaret Mullan, Graduate Program Coordinator and Assistant Professor of Communication, (570) 422-3136.

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Contact Us

Campus Address

Monroe Hall 301
(570) 422-3812

Graduate Coordinator

Dr. Margaret Mullan
mmullan@esu.edu 
(570) 422-3136

Department Chair, Communication

Dr. Andrea McClanahan
amcclanahan@esu.edu
(570) 422-3697