WHAT OUR GRADUATES ARE SAYING ABOUT OUR PROGRAM

Lisa Marie Luccioni, M. A. Communication (1992), now an instructor and image consultant

I received my MA from the University of Cincinnati's Department of Communication in March of 1992. Fifteen years have since passed, and I can unequivocally state that this degree is directly responsible for any professional success I might now enjoy. There is much to praise about this program, but I acknowledge the following aspects as most significant to my graduate-level learning: the diversity of classes offered, the esteemed credentials of the teaching faculty, the quality of MA candidates selected for admission, and the enhancement of my communication skill base.

Most everything I learned about advanced public speaking, professional business writing, critical thought development, and adult learning theory, I learned from our department's graduate program. All serve me well today as a college professor, corporate speaker (Procter & Gamble, Ohio National Financial Services, Messer Construction, GE Aircraft Engines), and the only CIP (Certified Image Professional) in the state of Ohio. I am convinced all this was possible because of my involvement with UC's Department of Communication graduate program. I am forever grateful to both the faculty and curriculum and indeed, take all that I learned into every context I may personally and professionally encounter.

Jessica Rack, M. A., Communication (2004), now a Ph.D. student at Purdue University

The pre-doctoral program at UC gave me a strong and solid foundation and prepared me well for my doctoral work. I especially found my writing skills improved as a result of my coursework. I felt as prepared or more prepared for doctoral work than my fellow PhD students when I arrived at my new school. It was helpful to be exposed to a variety of content courses, theoretical frameworks, and research methodologies. The small program size gave me ample opportunity to work closely with other graduate students and professors. It really felt like a large family and we were all very supportive of one another. In all, I felt that my experience at the University of Cincinnati was extremely beneficial and enlightening and greatly prepared me for my future doctoral work.

Michael Sharp, M. A. Communication (2005), now a Ph.D. student in Urban Educational Leadership, University of Cincinnati

It is easy for me to say that the Master’s program in Communication at the University of Cincinnati has prepared me very well for doctoral training, research, and publishing. The cumulative knowledge of the faculty is exceptional, and they are each happy to share their knowledge, experiences, and wisdom with their students. The teaching experience afforded to me while pursuing the MA in Communication has also situated me to continue teaching during my doctoral training and has helped me to better sharpen my teaching skills and pedagogy. Even after graduating from the program and pursing a doctorate in Urban Educational Leadership, the Communication faculty and staff have been very supportive of me as an adjunct faculty member, both in terms of teaching and publishing. Further, the mentorship and relationships established during the Master’s program have been some of the most enriching of my personal and professional life. In all, I am very proud and grateful to be affiliated with such a strong and rich program. For these reasons and more, I can without hesitation recommend the Master’s program in Communication at the University of Cincinnati.