Master of Arts in Communication & Leadership Studies
Course descriptionGonzaga’s online Masters in Communication & Leadership Studies is an innovative communication degree that blends the latest communication theory and practice with the strong foundation in leadership required to get things done in todays turbulent economy.
The online communication masters degree is designed to provide graduate-level expertise for solving complex communication problems in modern organizations and social systems from a communication and leadership perspective. Our program is grounded in:
* scientific theory and methodology
* humanistic theory and methodology
* global communication and ethics
* leadership
Communication Core Courses (21 credits)
COML 508 Theorizing Communication 3 credits
COML 509 Social Dynamics of Comm. Technology 3 credits
ORGL 500 Organizational Leadership 3 credits
COML 503 Communication Ethics 3 credits
COML 504 Organizational Communication 3 credits
COML 506 International and Intercultural Comm. 3 credits
COML 517* Communication Practicum 3 credits
*This course is designated a residential intensive course for Online students. Communication Research and Thesis Components (6 credits)
COML 501 Applied Research 3 credits
COML 680** Communication Seminar-Thesis/Project 3 credits
**This is a capstone semester long course and as such should be taken in the final semester. It is recommended that no more than one additional course be taken at that time so plan accordingly. Communication Electives (6 credits)
COML 511 Seminar In Communication Consulting & Training 3 credits
COML 512 Seminar In Strategic and Corp. Comm. 3 credits
COML 513*** Seminar In Advanced Topics 3-6 credits
COML 514 Seminar In Advanced Criticism 3 credits
COML 515 Seminar In Interpersonal & Small Group Communication 3 credits
COML 516 Seminar In Media Literacy 3 credits
COML 660 or 661 Directed Readings 3 credits