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College of Information and Communications

Mass Communication

Our master's programs offer the opportunity to deepen your expertise, whether your career goal is teaching, management or high-level industry performance. Our graduate degrees give you options for now and help you hone skills that will elevate you throughout your career. 

Master of Arts

If you’re looking for a career in research in the communications industry, take a look at our Master of Arts degree. It’s a traditional 30-hour academic program that includes a six-hour thesis. 

Master of Mass Communication

Our professional master's program emphasizes the management and practical skills needed to succeed as a communications professional.  A thesis is not required for this program.

Online Master of Mass Communication

Pursue a Master of Mass Communication with emphasis in strategic communications management fully online.

Mass Communication and Law Dual Degree

Interested in media law? We offer a dual degree combining a Master of Mass Communication with a law degree.

Accelerated Master of Mass Communication

The accelerated Master of Mass Communication option is perfect for students who want to earn a bachelor's and master's degree in a short amount of time. You can specialize in strategic communication management or multimedia journalism to complement and build upon your undergraduate major.

Certificate of Graduate Study in Health Communication

Are you Interested in communicating about health, science and/or the environment? Then check out our graduate certificate in health communication.

 

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