Youngstown State University

College of Creative Arts and Communication M.A. in Interdisciplinary Communication

3 Disciplines – 1 Masters Degree

Communication – Professional & Technical Writing – Marketing

Mission Statement The Master’s Degree in Interdisciplinary Communication is designed for people in any

organizational setting who wish to develop advanced communication knowledge and

skills, as an end in itself or as preparation for a doctoral degree. In profit and

nonprofit, academic or non-academic worlds, program learning outcomes will be

beneficial to anyone, but especially to managers and administrators.

Understand how theory guides practice in professional communication.

Write effectively for multiple audiences using current technologies.

Develop strategies for effective organizational marketing.

Acquire advanced analytical and research skills appropriate to organizations.

Gain effectiveness in face-to-face and computer-mediated interpersonal

relationships.

Appreciate ethical communication choices necessary for today’s professionals.

3 Disciplines – 1 Degree Capstone & Thesis Options

Core Courses (21 s.h.)

CMST 6980 (3 s.h.) - Applied Research Methods

CMST 6957 (3 s.h.) - Organizational Communication

CMST 6990 (3 s.h.) – Measurement and Analysis

ENGL 6943 (3 s.h.) – Technical Communication

ENGL 2944 (3 s.h.) – Document Design and Production

MKTG 6943 (2 s.h.) – Consumer & Product Marketing

MKTG 6975 (2 s.h.) – Applied Marketing Strategy

MKTG 6996 (2 s.h.) – Marketing Research Problems

Capstone Option (15 s.h.)

Elective Courses (9 s.h.) - 3 three credit courses

CMST 6970 (3 s.h.) - Professional Internship

CMST 6994 (3 s.h.) – Capstone Applied Research Paper

Thesis Option (15 s.h.)

Elective Courses (6 s.h.) – 2 three-credit courses

CMST 6970 (3 s.h.) – Professional Internship

CMST 6995 (6 s.h.) – Thesis Prospectus, Completed Study

21 Core hours

15 hours in Capstone or Thesis

36 total credit hours

NCA National Communication Association

2013 Academic Job Listings in Communication Report Distribution of Jobs in Communications by

Research/Teaching Specialties, 2013

Primary Secondary Total

Generalist 156 0 156

Specialty

Mass Communication/Media 62 25 87

Public Relations 69 12 81

Journalism 67 0 67

Digital/Emerging/New Media 54 12 66

Organizational 46 11 57

Rhetoric/Public Address 35 14 49

Health 36 11 47

Interpersonal/Small Group 24 13 27

Intercultural/International 26 9 35

Advertising 25 3 28

Debate/Forensics 23 2 25

Strategic 21 1 22

Political 10 8 18

Communication Theory 6 8 14

Film/Cinema 14 0 14

Public Speaking 10 2 12

Visual 8 3 11

Persuasion 6 3 9

Basic Course 8 0 8

Environmental 4 3 7

Performance Studies/Theater 5 0 5

Applied 4 0 4

Communication Education 3 0 3

Legal 3 0 3 Sources: http://web.ysu.edu/ccac, http://www.natcom.org

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The Master’s in Interdisciplinary Communications (MIC) program here at YSU

provides you with a great mix of communication research, local and global

marketing strategies, and professional writing. This program balances in-class

learning with real out of class experience. There are many instances where

you get to work in groups to solve communication problems for organizations.

Personally, being a graduate student in the program opened the door for an

internship in Chicago for me as well. I highly recommend this program if

you’re trying to expand your knowledge in the above areas and get real life

experience while doing so.

Zach Humphries,

Teaching Award Recipient

Our MIC program is designed to help students build the analytical and

communication skills modern employers are looking for: the ability to write,

collect and analyze data to make informed business decisions, communicate

effectively, and use the most recent technologies. We teach these skills in

practical, applied research methods courses, as well as classes in marketing,

technical writing, and applied theory. Our graduates are well equipped to be

entrepreneurs, work in marketing and communications or go on to PhD.

programs.

Whether it be a teacher in the classroom, a corporate executive in the

boardroom or simply a valued team member, effective communications is

paramount for success in today’s increasingly complex and fast-moving world.

Having been behind the microphone in front of dozens of savvy reporters or

sitting with students and players who need advice, direction or a pat on the back,

it all comes down to communicating clearly, succinctly and consistently. The

most critical communication skill is listening. The new master’s degree in

Interdisciplinary Communication at YSU explores the theory and practice of

professional communication – face-to-face, written, social media, you name it.

With a cross-disciplinary approach involving communication, professional and

technical writing and marketing, the program is unique in the state of Ohio. Hope

you plan to learn more; you will not be disappointed. We’re waiting for you to join

the Penguin team.

**Teaching and Research Assistantships Available**

Application Deadlines

Fall: July 15th, Spring: December, 15th Summer: April 15th

Dr. Rebecca Curnalia,

YSU Professor

Mr. Jim Tressel, YSU President

For more information, contact:

Deb Yiannaki, Administrative Assistant

(330) 941-3631 dayiannaki@ysu.edu

www.ysu.edu/gradschool