Communication BA/MA, Combined Degree
Program Details
- Location
- Akron Campus
- Level
- undergraduate
- Degree/Program Type
- Bachelor of Arts / accelerated
- Format
- online,In-person
- Course Info
- Curriculum Guide
- College
- Buchtel College of Arts & Sciences (BCAS)
- School/Department
- School of Communication
Program Contact
- Andrea Meluch, Ph.D.
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Graduate Coordinator & Associate Professor
330-972-5189
Overview
Earn your bachelor's and master's degrees faster while saving money!
The Combined Degree Program (CDP) program is a dual degree program for our School of Communication undergraduate programs (Communication Studies, Media Studies, Organizational Supervision, Public Relations) and M.A. in Strategic Communication. Qualifying students can complete up to 8 credits of graduate coursework during their senior year. Upon satisfactory completion of their undergraduate degree and meeting graduate admission requirements, students seamlessly transition into our M.A. program. Through this pathway, students can earn both their undergraduate and graduate degrees in as little as 5 years!
Admissions Requirements
To qualify for the Combined Degree Program, students must:
Have junior standing (60+ undergraduate credit hours)
Hold a minimum 3.3 cumulative GPA
Submit a letter of intent
Provide two letters of recommendation from School of Communication faculty
Career Outcomes
Graduates of the accelerated program are equipped for high-level communication roles in business, healthcare, government, and nonprofits. With advanced training in strategy, research, and digital media, students pursue careers in public relations, corporate communication, crisis management, content creation, and advocacy.
Say YES to Career-Ready Communication
Build career-ready communication skills through specialized degree paths, real-world experiences, and add certificates that help you stand out in today’s competitive job market.
Four Concentrations
Customize Your Path
Choose from Media Studies, Public Relations, Communication Studies or Organizational Supervision to focus your degree.
Real-World Practice
Put Your Skills to Work
Gain hands-on experience and collaborate with real clients through community-engaged projects, internships, co-curriculars, and student clubs.
Expand Your Skills
Add Career-Focused Certificates
Build additional expertise with certificates in areas like social media, political communication, and business leadership.
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