Department of Mass Communication - Master (MA) in Mass Communication
Faculty
Coordinator of Graduate Studies: Dr. Parvin Lalehparvaran
Professors: Dr. Martin Eduand Dr. Parvin Lalehparvaran
Assistant Professors: Dr. Edrene Frazier and Dr. Sandra Lee
Overview
The Master of Arts degree program in Mass Communication offers a unique opportunity
for students to prepare for career fields in the corporate arena and the media industry.
The program is structured to equip students with time-tested journalistic, public
relations, and online problem-solving communication skills and strategies.
This program prepares students to meet the demand for communication specialists in
corporate, non-profit, and educational work environments that continue to face the
challenge of cultural diversity. It also provides them with the academic foundation
to pursue doctoral studies in the field.
Admission Requirements
The student must:
- Hold a baccalaureate degree in journalism/mass communication from an accredited college
or university in the United States or have proof of an equivalent degree from a foreign
university. Admission is also open to students with baccalaureate degrees from disciplines
other than journalism/mass communication, but they will be required to complete MC
500: Orientation to Mass Communication and earn a grade of “B” or better in the first
semester of enrollment. However, students who successfully complete nine credit hours
in the program with a grade of “B” or higher in each course may be exempt from taking
this course.
- Satisfy all admission requirements of the School of Graduate Studies and Research.
- Admission to the program will be based on the following criteria:
- Students who have a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale will be offered
regular admission. Also, students who have a GPA of 2.65 on a 4.0 scale and evidence
of professional work experience in the field will be eligible for regular admission.
- Conditional admission is offered to students who have a GPA of 2.75 in the last 60
hours of their undergraduate work, and those with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0-point
scale will be considered for conditional admission at the discretion of the admissions
committee.
- The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is required. The test score will be considered
along with other criteria for determining a student’s eligibility for admission.
Graduation Requirements
Students must satisfy all the graduation requirements of Master of Arts degree program
in Mass Communication and the School of Graduate Studies.
Master of Arts (MA) in Mass Communication Curriculum Plan
Core Courses
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Mass Communication 505
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3
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Mass Communication 507
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3
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Mass Communication 510
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3
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Mass Communication 525
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3
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Mass Communication 555
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3
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Total Hours
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15
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Thesis Option
Students must also select one statistics course from the following:
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Social Science 506
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3
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Public Administration 503
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3
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Social Work 560
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3
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Educational Leadership 573
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3
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Total Hours
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18
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Electives
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Mass Communication 515
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3
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Mass Communication 520
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3
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Mass Communication 535
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3
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Mass Communication 540
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3
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Mass Communication 544
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3
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Mass Communication 548
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3
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Mass Communication 550
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3
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Mass Communication 552
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3
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|
Mass Communication 557
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3
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Mass Communication 558
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3
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Mass Communication 562
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3
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Mass Communication 565
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3
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Mass Communication 582
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3
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Mass Communication 585
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3
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Mass Communication 590
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3
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Mass Communication 594
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3
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Total Hours
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21
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Total Hours (Thesis Option)
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12
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Students have the option to select up to nine hours from any discipline outside mass
communication with the approval of their advisor.
Master Component
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Mass Communication 512
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3
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Mass Communication 595
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3
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Mass Communication 599
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0
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Total Hours
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6
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