Head of the Department: David L. Swanson
Director of Graduate Study: Joseph W. Wenzel
Correspondence and Information: Director of Graduate Study, Department of Speech Communication, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 244 Lincoln Hall , 702 South Wright Street, Urbana, IL 61801; (217) 333-2683
GRADUATE FACULTY
Professors: K. E. Andersen, R. A. Clark, J. G. Delia, D. Desser, C.
Kramarae, J. H. Maclay, D. L. Swanson, J. W. Wenzel
Associate Professors: T. M. Conley, N. S. Contractor, J. W. Hay, P. J. Miller, A. Press, B. J. O'Keefe, D. J. O'Keefe
Assistant Professors: D. P. Gaonkar, D. Goldsmith, A. Hollingshead, J. Jasinski, G. Kamberelis, M. Lacy, M. Perry, C. Taylor
ADMISSION
In addition to the Graduate College requirements, the general (aptitude)
portion of the Graduate Record Examination and a sample of written academic
work are required in all curricula.
GRADUATE PROGRAMS
The Department of Speech Communication offers courses leading to the master of
arts, the doctor of philosophy, and the master of arts in the teaching of
speech communication degrees. Specific information on programs of graduate
study and financial aid is supplied upon request. Financial aid is usually in
the form of part-time teaching assistantships.
MASTER OF ARTS
The entering student should present the equivalent of 16 hours of undergraduate
work in speech, communications, or a related area. In addition to meeting
general graduation requirements of the Graduate College, candidates must pass a
final written examination. In some cases an oral examination is also
stipulated. A thesis is optional, but may constitute a maximum of 2 units of
credit.
MASTER OF ARTS IN THE TEACHING OF SPEECH COMMUNICATION
Candidates must first be admitted to a degree program in rhetorical and
communication theory. Degree requirements can be met by summer attendance. In
meeting Graduate College and departmental requirements, including the
comprehensive examination, M.A.T. candidates must complete 6 units of work in
the department plus the units of required work in education (see Education).
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY
To be accepted as candidates for the Ph.D. degree, students must present either
a well-rounded undergraduate education with an emphasis in speech communication
and a master's in a cognate discipline, or they must hold a master's degree in
speech communication from an accredited institution.
In addition to meeting general requirements of the Graduate College, the student must satisfactorily complete written and oral preliminary examinations, an oral defense of the thesis prospectus, and an oral defense of the thesis. Students must demonstrate competency in research procedures and tools that may include proficiency in one or more foreign languages, various research methods, or cognate academic work.
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