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Program Requirements
Candidates with an M.A. degree will be admitted at the Ph.D. 2 level, thereby gaining credit for one year of resident study. When admitted at Ph.D. 2 level, two years of residence are required for the doctoral degree.Thesis
Required Courses (3 credits)
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COMS 616 Staff-Student Colloquium 1 (3 credits)
Overview
Communication Studies : Pro-Seminar in Communications. A required course for all new M.A. and Ph.D. students. The Pro-Seminar is designed to explore theoretical and methodological issues in Communications through a series of presentations by the faculty and other Â鶹AV associates.
Terms: Fall 2011
Instructors: Burman, Jennifer C (Fall)
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COMS 702 Comprehensive Examination
Overview
Communication Studies : Comprehensive examination as per departmental procedure.
Terms: Fall 2011, Winter 2012
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2011-2012 academic year.
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COMS 703 Dissertation Proposal
Overview
Communication Studies : Preparation of a dissertation research proposal.
Terms: Fall 2011, Winter 2012
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2011-2012 academic year.
Complementary Courses (15 credits)
15 credits of 500-, 600-, or 700- level COMS courses; one course outside COMS requires approval of the Graduate Program Director.
Language Requirement
Competence in French as a second language