Mass Communications, MS
Requirements for Students Matriculating in or before Academic Year 2025-2026. Learn more about Graduate College Academic Regulation 7.0.
Thesis Option
Total Hours: 31
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses | ||
| MC 5651 | Introduction to Graduate Study in Mass Communications | 1 |
| MC 5113 | Methods of Research in Mass Communication | 3 |
| MC 5333 | Media Theory | 3 |
| MC 5733 | Responsibility in Mass Communication | 3 |
| Hours Subtotal | 10 | |
| Select 15 hours from: | 15 | |
| Advanced Practicum or Internship in Mass Communication | ||
| Independent Study in Mass Communication | ||
| Media International Experience | ||
| Diversity In Sports Media | ||
| Mass Communication Law | ||
| Mass Communication Research Analysis and Interpretation 1 | ||
| International Mass Communication | ||
| Citizen Branding | ||
| Nation Branding | ||
| Media Relations | ||
| Sports Branding | ||
| Nonprofit Branding | ||
| Specialized Strategic Communications Applications | ||
| Specialized Multimedia Journalism Applications | ||
| Specialized Sports Media Applications | ||
| Integrated Marketing Communication | ||
| Storytellers Studio | ||
| Media And Elections | ||
| Seminar in Communication Media | ||
| Censorship | ||
| Sport Fanship | ||
| Media Management | ||
| Theories of Persuasion | ||
| Strategic Health Communications Campaigns | ||
Other approved graduate-level electives (6 hours max) | ||
| Hours Subtotal | 15 | |
| Thesis | ||
| MC 5000 | Thesis | 6 |
| Hours Subtotal | 6 | |
| Total Hours | 31 | |
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An advanced research course is required for thesis track.
Non-Thesis Option
Total Hours: 32
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses | ||
| MC 5651 | Introduction to Graduate Study in Mass Communications | 1 |
| MC 5113 | Methods of Research in Mass Communication | 3 |
| MC 5333 | Media Theory | 3 |
| MC 5733 | Responsibility in Mass Communication | 3 |
| Hours Subtotal | 10 | |
| Select 15 hours from: | 15 | |
| Advanced Practicum or Internship in Mass Communication | ||
| Independent Study in Mass Communication | ||
| Media International Experience | ||
| Diversity In Sports Media | ||
| Mass Communication Law | ||
| Mass Communication Research Analysis and Interpretation | ||
| International Mass Communication | ||
| Nation Branding | ||
| Citizen Branding | ||
| Media Relations | ||
| Sports Branding | ||
| Nonprofit Branding | ||
| Specialized Strategic Communications Applications | ||
| Specialized Multimedia Journalism Applications | ||
| Specialized Sports Media Applications | ||
| Integrated Marketing Communication | ||
| Storytellers Studio | ||
| Media And Elections | ||
| Seminar in Communication Media | ||
| Censorship | ||
| Sport Fanship | ||
| Media Management | ||
| Theories of Persuasion | ||
| Strategic Health Communications Campaigns | ||
Other approved graduate-level electives (6 hours max) | ||
| Hours Subtotal | 15 | |
| Non-Thesis Options | ||
| Select from the following degree completion options: | 7 | |
Creative Component: | ||
Additional MC Elective (3 graduate MC hours from list above) | ||
| Capstone Project Prep | ||
| Capstone Creative Project (3 hours) | ||
Practicum: | ||
| Advanced Practicum or Internship in Mass Communication (6 hours) | ||
| Experience Report | ||
Study Abroad: | ||
| Experience Report | ||
| Media International Experience | ||
| Hours Subtotal | 7 | |
| Total Hours | 32 | |
Graduate College Master's Program Requirements
Learn more about Graduate College 2025-2026 Master’s Degree Program Requirements. Check the General Graduate College academic regulations for minimal GPA, language proficiency and other general requirements.