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University of Hawai'i at Mānoa
Department of Speech
2560 Campus Road
George 333
Honolulu, HI 96822
Tel: (808) 956-3316
Fax: (808) 956-3947
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Amy Hubbard, PhD
Graduate Chair
E-mail: aebesu@hawaii.edu

 
Degrees Offered
 

MA in speech

 
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Application Deadlines
 
Fall Spring
I — January 15
D — March 1
No spring admission
 
Individual graduate programs may have priority consideration deadlines. Applicants are advised to contact the graduate programs for such dates. Any available funding support is limited and often awarded well in advance of the application deadlines.

Applicants who apply after the application deadlines MUST consult with the graduate programs before submitting an application. Application fees are non-refundable and may not be used for an application submitted at a later date.

I = international applicants
D = U.S. citizens and U.S. permanent residents
 
 
Admissions Requirements
 

Ways to Apply
Apply online or download PDF application forms.

Applicants need to meet:
1) Graduate Division admissions standard and documentation requirements, and 2) program specific admissions criteria and documentation requirements. Send all program specific documentation requirements directly to the graduate program.

GRE Scores
Refer to program specific requirements (see link above) to determine if the GRE is required by the graduate program. Click here for information on the GRE and when it is required by the Graduate Division. Official GRE scores must be sent directly to the Graduate Admissions Office.
TOEFL Scores - 600/100 or above
TOEFL is required of most applicants who are non-native speakers of English. Click here for information on exemptions. Official TOEFL scores must be sent directly to the Graduate Admissions Office.
 
 
Program Overview
 

Speech is predominantly a discipline of systematic, purposeful thinking and communicating. The Department of Speech at the University of Hawai'i at Mānoa (UHM) offers a graduate program leading to the MA. The program is designed to accommodate the academic needs of PhD-bound as well as terminal MA degree students.

The department has as its primary objectives the development of knowledge in and instruction concerning the process of speech communication, which involves three fundamental areas of emphasis:

  • Human message processing — This area involves understanding the function and structure of the various codes (verbal and nonverbal) used to form messages in speech communication, as well as examining the encoding and decoding processes involved in speech communication.
  • Relational communication — This area focuses on factors that influence growth, maintenance, and termination of relationships.
  • Social influence — This area deals with the processing of beliefs, attitudes and behavioral modification, including gaining compliance, conflict resolution, persuasive campaigns, and propaganda.

Through course work, seminars and research, students in the MA program obtain a liberal education of considerable breadth and depth in regard to speech communication theory. Furthermore, they are afforded ample opportunity to develop their communicative skills by applying theory in such diverse activities as interviewing, group discussion, organizational communication, intercultural communication, public speaking, interpersonal communication, debate, and performance of literature. Indeed, the basic philosophy of this department is that there is no surer preparation for professional life and participation in society than an education that enhances the ability of the individual to maintain lifelong learning and the skills to communicate effectively. This philosophy is reflected in every course and co-curricular program offered.

 
 
Degree Requirements
 

All graduate students at UHM need to meet degree requirements set by the Graduate Division and their graduate programs. For general Graduate Division requirements, see Degree Requirements. Below is an overview of the degree requirements for this graduate program.

 

Students may select Plan A (thesis) or Plan B (non-thesis).

  • Plan A requires 33 credits of course work (including six credits of thesis research), a written thesis and defense of the thesis.
  • Plan B requires 33 credits, an research report and a final exam.

Courses
To view a listing of courses offered, visit www.catalog.hawaii.edu/courses/departments/sp.htm.

 
 
Related Program(s)
 
communication, communication sciences and disorders, conflict resolution, linguistics, psychology, second language studies, sociology
 
 
 

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Graduate Admissions Office
2540 Maile Way Spalding 354 Honolulu, HI 96822
Tel: (808) 956-8544 Fax: (808) 956-4261
Email: admissions@grad.hawaii.edu

 
2009-11-16
 
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