Mass Communications, Emphasis in Journalism, MSMC

The Master of Science in Mass Communications offers emphases in journalism and in radio-television. Focusing on research and scholarship, the flexible curriculum provides opportunities for students interested in pursuing advancement in mass communications or preparing for doctoral studies and positions in higher education.

Admission Requirements - Journalism Emphasis

Admission to the Master of Science in Mass Communications program is based on a variety of evidence, including educational experience and record, professional experience, recommendations, and a written statement of purpose. Students with a 3.00 GPA in their last 30 hours of major courses can be granted conditional admission. Some students with limited mass communications background may be required to complete deficiency courses as part of their programs of study.

Graduation Requirements

In order to graduate, students must either complete a thesis or pass the Comprehensive Examination. For students choosing the thesis option, they must have a 3.00 GPA in all core courses to start a thesis. Students must have completed all graduate core courses with a 3.00 GPA and have completed 21 hours of course work to qualify to take the Comprehensive Examination.

University Requirements:

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Program Requirements:

MDIA 6043 - Theory of Mass Communications Sem. Hrs: 3
MDIA 6053 - Quantitative Research Methods Sem. Hrs: 3
MDIA 6283 - Qualitative Research Methods Sem. Hrs: 3

Sub-total: 9

Emphasis Area (Journalism):

Select 15 hours from the following:

MDIA 5013 - Photo Storytelling II Sem. Hrs: 3
MDIA 5023 - Public Opinion Propaganda and the Mass Media Sem. Hrs: 3
MDIA 5033 - Feature Writing and Freelancing Sem. Hrs: 3
MDIA 5053 - Civic Reporting Sem. Hrs: 3
MDIA 5063 - Editing for Publications and the Web Sem. Hrs: 3
MDIA 5313 - Multimedia Reporting Sem. Hrs: 3
MDIA 5323 - Diversity and Media Sem. Hrs: 3
MDIA 5343 - News Production and Performance Sem. Hrs: 3
MDIA 6013 - Specialized Writing Sem. Hrs: 3
MDIA 6073 - International Communication Seminar Sem. Hrs: 3
MDIA 6083 - Journalism Seminar Sem. Hrs: 3
MDIA 6163 - Applied Research in Mass Communications Sem. Hrs: 3
MDIA 6333 - Trending Topics Sem. Hrs: 3
MDIA 680V - Independent Study Sem. Hrs: Variable
STCM 5113 - Integrated Marketing Communication Sem. Hrs: 3
STCM 5603 - Crisis Communication Sem. Hrs: 3
STCM 6023 - Advanced Studies in Communications Law Sem. Hrs: 3

Electives:

Advisor-approved Electives Sem. Hrs: 6
May include six hours of thesis or project credit, courses in the college and/or courses outside the college. The topic of the thesis or project is subject to approval by the student’s thesis or project committee. The thesis or project may be a continuation or extension of research begun in a Communications graduate class.

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Mass Communications, Emphasis in Journalism, MSMC

Admission Requirements - Journalism Emphasis

Graduation Requirements

University Requirements:

Program Requirements:

Sub-total: 9

Emphasis Area (Journalism):

Electives:

Total Required Hours: 30

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Mass Communications, Emphasis in Journalism, MSMC

Admission Requirements - Journalism Emphasis

Graduation Requirements

University Requirements:

Program Requirements:

Sub-total: 9

Emphasis Area (Journalism):

Electives:

Total Required Hours: 30