Forensics & Communication (MFA)
Summary
The MFA is sought by students interested in the study of forensics. Forensics is a co-curricular speech and debate program offered at many high schools, colleges, and universities. Students interested in the MFA typically want to pursue teaching/coaching positions in an academic environment or want to pursue professional careers involving public speaking, training and development, or public service skills.
Catalog Year
Degree
Major Credits
Total Credits
Locations
Program Requirements
Common Core
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Research/Methods Course(s)
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Restricted Electives
Organization/Conflict - Choose 3 Credit(s).
Prerequisites: none
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Intercultural/Interpersonal - Choose 3 Credit(s).
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Rhetoric - Choose 3 Credit(s).
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Unrestricted Electives
A total of 12 credits in Unrestricted Electives is required to complete the program.Communication - Choose 6 - 9 Credit(s).
Prerequisites: none
Supporting Field - Choose 3 - 6 Credit(s). Courses outside Communication Studies
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Capstone Course
Prerequisites: CMST 611 or 612
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Degree Plan
The Degree Plan is a model for completing your degree in a timely manner. Your individual degree plan may change based on a number of variables including transfer courses and the semester/year you start your major. Carefully work with your academic advisors to devise your own unique plan.
* Please meet with your advisor on appropriate course selection to meet your educational and degree goals.
First Year
Fall - 9 Credits
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Spring - 9 Credits
Prerequisites: none
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Elective Course in Major *
3 credits
Second Year
Fall - 9 Credits
Prerequisites: none
Elective Course in Major *
3 credits
Elective Course in Major *
3 credits
Spring - 9 Credits
Prerequisites: none
Elective Course in Major *
3 credits
Elective Course in Major *
3 credits
Third Year
Fall - 6 Credits
Prerequisites: CMST 611 or 612
Prerequisites: none
Elective Course in Major *
3 credits
Elective Course in Major *
3 credits
Spring - 6 Credits
Prerequisites: none