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The Communication and Education Master of Arts degree program relies primarily on social science inquiry to understand, interpret, and shape how information, communication technologies and new media influence culture and education, including areas such as literacy, social justice, youth development, and teacher education.
This program uses a broad range of methods -- including both qualitative and quantitative approaches -- to study the intersections of communication and learning. It asks, in particular, how education and other social systems change under the impact of emerging media. The program encourages students to:
Master of Arts (32 points required)
To earn the Master of Arts (M.A.), degree students must satisfactorily complete 32 points of coursework and an integrative project. In CMLTD programs, the M.A. degree serves two main functions: a mark of entry-level professional qualifications in the fields covered and a grounding for further, more advanced specialization in the field.
Students must take coursework totaling at least 32 points. The following are required:
Core Requirement: (1 point)
Foundational Knowledge: At least three areas must be represented. (9 points)
Breadth Requirement: (6 points)
All students (at both master’s and doctoral levels) must complete 6 points at Teachers College outside of the Communication, Media and Learning Technologies Design Program (that is, courses with a prefix other than MSTU).
Additional Requirements: for M.A. students in Communication and Education (TECM)
Integrative M.A. Project
Candidates for the M.A. degree are expected to culminate their work with an integrative project. Projects vary but share the common following features:
Some examples include:
Specifics of the integrative project are determined through discussions with the students' advisors. In addition, because experientially-grounded learning is invaluable preparation for professional practice, students are strongly advised to take fieldwork or internships as an integral part of their master’s program.
For students completing only the M.A. degree program, this project should be related to their career goals and should provide tangible evidence of their skills and strengths.