Communication, Culture and Media MS

Degree Awarded: Master of Science (MS)
Minimum Required Credits: 30.0
Co-op Option: None
Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) code: 09.0102
Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) code: 25-1122

About the Program

The master’s program (MS) in Communication, Culture and Media trains students in the basics of research and theory in communication, communication technologies, media and cultural studies. Students focus on work in the areas of mass media, digital and social media, mediated communication, cultural studies, social change, and media. Students work closely with faculty which includes sociologists, media communication scholars, anthropologists, linguists and philosophers.

The program encourages interdisciplinary approaches to the study of communication and media, and students are encouraged to focus on their interests in the field which may lead them to a PhD program in media communication, or advanced positions in the media industries. While the courses in the CCM program are primarily theoretical with an orientation to empirical research, the Communication Culture and Media curriculum is flexible, allowing students to align their programs with their personal academic and professional trajectories. Masters students have the opportunity to work directly with faculty and advanced PhD students to enhance their training in the field.

Additional Information

For more information about this program, please contact the College of Arts and Sciences.

Admission Requirements

Applicants to the MS program will be evaluated based on:
• A 1,000 word statement of purpose
• Two letters of recommendation
• Transcripts of all college-level coursework
• Resume
• A GPA of 3.2 or higher is recommended
• For international students for whom English is not the official language, a TOEFL score of 100 (iBT) or IELTS Overall Band Score of 7.0 is required.

Degree Requirements

Program Learning Outcomes