Radio-Television, MSMC

The Master of Science in Mass Communications offers majors in journalism and in radio-television. Focusing on research and scholarship, the flexible curriculum provides opportunities for students interested in pursing advancement in mass communications or preparing for doctoral studies and positions in higher education. Some students with limited mass communications background may be required to complete some undergraduate and graduate performance courses as part of their programs of study.

Admission Requirements

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.

University Requirements:

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Program Requirements:

COMS 6203 - Introduction to Communication Studies Sem. Hrs: 3
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: 12

Radio-Television Requirements:

Select twelve hours from the following:

STCM 5023 - Public Opinion, Propaganda and the Mass Media Sem. Hrs: 3
STCM 6023 - Advanced Studies in Communications Law Sem. Hrs: 3
MDIA 5313 - Multimedia Reporting Sem. Hrs: 3
MDIA 5343 - News Production and Performance Sem. Hrs: 3
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 6073 - International Communication Seminar Sem. Hrs: 3
MDIA 6223 - Broadcasting Seminar Sem. Hrs: 3
MDIA 6333 - Trending Topics Sem. Hrs: 3
MDIA 680V - Independent Study Sem. Hrs: Variable

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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Radio-Television, MSMC

Admission Requirements

University Requirements:

Program Requirements:

Sub-total: 12

Radio-Television Requirements:

Electives:

Total Required Hours: 30

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Radio-Television, MSMC

Admission Requirements

University Requirements:

Program Requirements:

Sub-total: 12

Radio-Television Requirements:

Electives:

Total Required Hours: 30