Communication Studies, MA This 36-hour degree is designed to enhance the job and financial prospects of public and private elementary and secondary school teachers as well as community and college instructors. Counselors and teachers will benefit from this program by gaining understanding of family dynamics and increase their ability to communicate with families of counselees. Graduates will develop strong communication and research skills and be prepared for a variety of career fields. This program offers a thesis or a non-thesis track. >>Sam Houston State University Program Information