Mass Communications, Emphasis in Radio-Television, 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 - Radio-Television 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 (Radio-Television):

Select 15 hours from the following:

MDIA 5363 - Multimedia Storytelling Sem. Hrs: 3
MDIA 5573 - Sportscasting Sem. Hrs: 3
MDIA 6023 - Advanced Studies in Broadcast Management Sem. Hrs: 3
MDIA 6033 - The Broadcast Documentary Sem. Hrs: 3
MDIA 6063 - Interpretative Research Methods in Mass Communication Sem. Hrs: 3
MDIA 6073 - International Communication Seminar Sem. Hrs: 3
MDIA 6163 - Applied Research in Mass Communications Sem. Hrs: 3
MDIA 6223 - Broadcasting Seminar Sem. Hrs: 3
MDIA 6303 - Media, Heritage, and Cultural Identity Sem. Hrs: 3
MDIA 6333 - Trending Topics Sem. Hrs: 3
MDIA 6423 - Media Entrepreneurship Sem. Hrs: 3
MDIA 6433 - Media Data Strategies Sem. Hrs: 3
MDIA 680V - Independent Study Sem. Hrs: Variable
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 Radio-Television, MSMC

Admission Requirements - Radio-Television Emphasis

Graduation Requirements

University Requirements:

Program Requirements:

Sub-total: 9

Emphasis Area (Radio-Television):

Electives:

Total Required Hours: 30

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Mass Communications, Emphasis in Radio-Television, MSMC

Admission Requirements - Radio-Television Emphasis

Graduation Requirements

University Requirements:

Program Requirements:

Sub-total: 9

Emphasis Area (Radio-Television):

Electives:

Total Required Hours: 30