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Master's Degree in Mass Communication

1 Year
Duration
10
Courses
60
Credit Hours
$60,000
Total Cost

This track focuses on Mass Communication, preparing students with the knowledge and practical skills the field expects at the Master's level.

Graduates are equipped to pursue relevant career paths, with a self-paced format built for students balancing work and other commitments.

1
Core Courses
5 Courses
SS-126
Sociology
Graduate-level study of core sociological theory and social structures.
  • Advanced sociological theory
  • Social structure analysis
  • Applying sociology to real institutions
SS-310
Economics
Graduate-level study of core economic theory and analysis.
  • Advanced economic theory
  • Applying economics to policy
  • Current research in economics
SS-489
English Literature
Graduate-level study of major literary works and critical analysis.
  • Advanced literary analysis
  • Literary criticism frameworks
  • Contextualizing literary works
SS-716
Mass Communication
Graduate-level study of mass media theory and practice.
  • Advanced media theory
  • Media industry analysis
  • Applying communication theory to practice
AAS-902
World History
Tracing major civilizations, conflicts, and turning points across the globe.
  • Rise and fall of empires
  • Global conflicts and their causes
  • Cultural exchange across regions
2
Specialist Courses
5 Courses
MAC-130
Mass Communication Law
Graduate-level study of legal issues affecting media and communication.
  • Media law fundamentals
  • First Amendment considerations
  • Defamation and privacy law in media
MAC-562
Contemporary Mass Communication Research
Graduate-level study of current research methods in mass communication.
  • Advanced media research design
  • Analyzing contemporary media trends
  • Evaluating media research quality
MAC-715
Media Management
Covers managing media organizations and production operations.
  • Media organization management
  • Production workflow management
  • Media business strategy
MAC-820
Multimedia
Graduate-level study of producing content across multiple media formats.
  • Cross-platform content production
  • Multimedia storytelling techniques
  • Integrating media formats effectively
SS-944
Advanced Mass Communication
A capstone-level exploration of advanced mass communication theory and practice.
  • Current research in mass communication
  • Advanced theoretical frameworks
  • Applying advanced concepts to media practice
$60,000
Total Program Cost
$1,000
Per Credit Hour
60
Total Credit Hours

Fees are billed per term and are subject to change. Financial aid, scholarships, and flexible payment plans are available to students who qualify.

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Admission requires Bachelor's Degree or equivalent.

01

Submit Your Application

Complete the online application with your basic and academic details.

02

Advisor Review

An admissions advisor reviews your application and any transfer credit.

03

Enroll & Begin

Receive your decision, complete enrollment, and start your first term.

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