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Journalism and Mass Communication - M.A.

JOURNALISM AND MASS COMMUNICATIONPROGRAM REQUIREMENTS (36 credits)
Course Title Credits
JMC 60000 Introduction to Graduate Studies in Journalism and Mass Communication
 1

60001 Theory of Mass Communication
 3
  60002 Legal Problems in Mass Communications
 3
  60003 Ethics of Mass Communications
 3
  60007 Research Methods in Mass Communication
 3
  60296 Advanced Readings in Journalism and Mass Communication 3
Choose one of the following options:  
  60199 Thesis I
 6
 
or
  60396 Master's Professional Project 3
Additional Program Requirements 14-17
TOTAL 36

Multiple Degrees Option
Students can concurrently pursue the Master of Arts in Journalism and Mass Communication and the Master of Science in Information Architecture and Knowledge Management. Each program makes an independent admission decision. If approved for admission by both the program and the school, students may doubly count up to 28 credits for each degree. For further information about the master’s program in Information Architecture and Knowledge Management, see the Information Architecture and Knowledge Management section of the catalog.