Master of Arts in Journalism and Mass Communication

Bachelor’s degree from accredited university, acceptable GPA, English proficiency test (TOEFL/IELTS), two recommendation letters, personal statement, application fee

Courses
A minimum of 27 graduate credit hours is required, including the following four core courses. Note that the four core courses should be taken as early after admission to the program as possible.

JRMC 500/5200 – Seminar in Mass Communication Theory and Literature (3 cr.)
JRMC 502/5202 – Seminar: Current Issues in Mass Communication (3 cr.)
JRMC 504/5204 – Seminar: Research Methods in Mass Communication (3 cr.)
JRMC 550/5250 – Seminar in International Communication (3 cr.)
Note
Students should complete the following courses as early after admission to the program as possible.

JRMC 500/5200 – Seminar in Mass Communication Theory and Literature (3 cr.)
JRMC 504/5204 – Seminar: Research Methods in Mass Communication (3 cr.)
Additional Requirements
Additional coursework should come from the following list of Master of Arts courses, or because of the interdisciplinary scope of mass communication, students may, with adviser approval, take and apply up to three 500-level courses (9 hours) from other disciplines. A maximum of six credit hours of 400-level coursework may be approved and counted toward the required credit hours.

Master of Arts Courses
JRMC 500/5200 – Seminar in Mass Communication Theory and Literature (3 cr.)
JRMC 501/5201 – Advanced Reporting and Writing (3 cr.)
JRMC 502/5202 – Seminar: Current Issues in Mass Communication (3 cr.)
JRMC 504/5204 – Seminar: Research Methods in Mass Communication (3 cr.)
JRMC 506/5206 – Internship (3 cr.)
JRMC 550/5250 – Seminar in International Communication (3 cr.)
JRMC 570/5270 – Seminar in Mass Communication and National Development (3 cr.)
JRMC 571/5271 – Digital Journalism (3 cr.)
JRMC 580/5280 – Impact of Television: Issues and Developments (3 cr.)
JRMC 590/5290 – Special Topics (3 cr.)
Comprehensive Examination
Master of Arts students must complete the following courses in preparation for the comprehensive examination. The examination procedure is described in the “General Requirements” section. An oral examination may be required in addition to the written examination. Students must pass comprehensive examinations before being permitted to begin work on their theses.

JRMC 500/5200 – Seminar in Mass Communication Theory and Literature (3 cr.)
JRMC 502/5202 – Seminar: Current Issues in Mass Communication (3 cr.)
JRMC 504/5204 – Seminar: Research Methods in Mass Communication (3 cr.)
JRMC 550/5250 – Seminar in International Communication (3 cr.)
Thesis
A thesis is required for all students. The department’s thesis committee must approve the thesis topic after the student, in consultation with an advisor, submits a formal proposal. Written in English, the thesis must be defended by the student before faculty members, and must conform to current university requirements, policies and procedures.