Graduate Education
The UConn Department of Communication offers rigorous, engaging theoretical and applied courses, along with personalized mentoring and research opportunities, to prepare graduate students for the next step of their careers.
Why Choose UConn?
At UConn’s Department of Communication, you’ll gain the expertise and personalized support needed to excel in today’s dynamic communication landscape.
- Our program fosters a tight-knit community, with personalized mentoring and direct access to faculty who are dedicated to your success.
- We combine a strong foundation in both theory and quantitative skills with options to pursue mixed methods training, setting us apart from programs that focus on only one. This balanced approach prepares you for diverse career paths in academia, industry, nonprofits, and beyond.
- With flexible research opportunities and no rigid tracks, you can tailor your education to match your interests and achieve your career goals.
Degree Options
Doctor of Philosophy in Communication
The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Communication offers students a unique curriculum that integrates theory and research in communication. We offer a rigorous course of study that students can tailor to their interests, preparing them for a variety of careers in academia, industry, and beyond.
Master of Arts in Communication
The Master of Arts (MA) in Communication emphasizes the scientific study of human communication. It prepares graduates for careers in communication analysis — including advertising, marketing research, personnel training, social media marketing, and program evaluation — and offers a strong foundation for Ph.D. study.
Fast-Track Master of Arts in Communication
The Fast-Track Master of Arts in Communication allows UConn students to earn a master’s degree in just one year after completing their undergraduate degree. Students accepted to the program can apply up to 12 credits of graduate-level coursework taken during their undergraduate career toward the MA in Communication.
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Resources for Graduate Students
Faculty
Faculty in our department are engaged educators and mentors to graduate students.
Financial Aid
Limited teaching and research assistantships, as well as additional funding opportunities, are available to qualified MA and Ph.D. students. Learn more about financial aid.
Job Placements
Our graduate student alumni go on to work in academia, government, industry, the nonprofit sectors, and more.
Contact Us
For questions about our graduate program, please contact Kirstie Farrar, director of graduate studies.