Master of Arts in Communication Arts
The Master of Arts in Communication Arts degree prepares future media and communication professionals for meaningful careers that serve the public and influence the future of media communications.
Communication and media are essential cornerstones of today’s modern society. Communication is a multidimensional field involving important knowledge of how people communicate through media, how people understand media, and trends in marketing as well as other areas. Media professionals must possess critical thinking skills and proficiency in various advanced technologies in order to synthesize messages for mass audiences via marketing or more traditional forms of media such as radio and television. The field of communication continues to grow and change opening up many new opportunities for communication professionals. The Master of Communication Arts program seeks to encompass all of this and equip students with the necessary tools to succeed in the media world.
The Master of Communication Arts degree requires a minimum of 36 hours of graduate study, which includes 12 hours of Communication Arts core courses; 18+ hours of elective coursework and 3-6 hours of master’s-level coursework. Students can anticipate classes that will showcase various forms of media and how media affects society as well as courses that will challenge how they view the world of media. Upon completion of the program students will be able demonstrate intellectual imagination and professional creativity exhibited in individual thesis and projects on various issues of communications. They will also possess the necessary skills to conduct critical analysis of mediated communication in both social and cultural scopes.
Intakes
- Jan
- Aug
Application Processing Time in Days: 28
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
The University of the Incarnate Word is a private Catholic institution that welcomes to its community persons of diverse backgrounds, in the belief that their respectful interaction advances the discovery of truth, mutual understanding, self realization, and the common good.
The University of the Incarnate Word offers a variety of employment opportunities in the areas of professional, service maintenance/skilled craft, clerical/administrative support, information technology, technical/paraprofessional, and administration
The University of the Incarnate Word is an equal opportunity employer and as such provides equal opportunity for employment and advancement of all employees without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability or veteran status.
- Information for New Employees
- Information for Hiring Managers
- Access to Cardinal Talent has moved under Cardinal Apps
PSW Opportunity
Psw 3 yrs
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
Conditional Admission
The University of the Incarnate Word (UIW) works with UNAM - San Antonio as an Intensive English Program provider. Students may apply for conditional admission without English proficiency scores. Here is the process:
- Submit completed international application packet to UIW International Admissions Office.
- Upon conditional admission, UIW International Admissions will contact student to complete the UNAM - San Antonio application.
- UNAM - San Antonio will issue the Form I-20 for intensive English courses only to conditionally admitted students.
- Conditionally admitted student will receive an acceptance packet from UIW with conditional admission offer, UNAM - San Antonio acceptance letter and the Form I-20.
Students applying for conditional admission are eligible for the August, January and July semesters. Any student that is interested in starting ESL courses in between these start dates must apply directly to UNAM - San Antonio
Benefits of Applying to UIW for Conditional Admission
Students that need conditional admission are encouraged to apply directly to UIW to complete the application process and get the Form I-20. With conditional admission to UIW, students are required to participate in UIW's International Orientation at the beginning of each semester, have access to UIW dormitories, events, and the support of the International Student & Scholar Services Office. Access to this provides conditionally admitted students with opportunities to meet university students, experience campus life, participate in international events and practice their English skills.
English Proficiency
- TOEFL iBT – 79 undergraduate; 83 graduate
- IELTS – 6.5 overall band score (undergraduate and graduate)
- TOEIC – 650 undergraduate; 700 graduate
- CAE (Cambridge Advanced) – C1
- PTE Academic (Pearson’s) – 53 undergraduate; 56 graduate
- SAT Evidence-Based Reading/Writing Score of 560 or higher – undergraduate only
- Completion of UNAM – San Antonio’s Academic Preparation Course with TOEFL equivalencies on exit exam
- Duolingo English Test - 105 undergraduate; 110 graduate
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Masters/PG Degree
- Duration: 01 Year
-
Total Tuition Fee:
31500 USD
Average Cost of Living: 14000 USD /year
Application Fee: N/A