PROGRAMS

Students have the option of following a thesis/project or comprehensive exam track to complete requirements for the M.S. degree. The thesis/project is designed for the student seeking to concentrate in a particular area and to experience in-depth independent research. The exam option is designed for the working person who is integrating graduate education and professional life.

Thesis/Project Track
Required Courses:
MC 6000 The Science of Communication
MC 6010 Cultural Studies in Communication
MC 6110 Quantitative Research Methods
MC 6120 Qualitative Research Methods
MC 6640 Thesis Research OR Project Research (6 hours)
Two of the following:
MC 6020 Media Management
MC 6230 Media in the Marketplace
MC 6250 Media Organizations
At least two of the following:
MC 6300 Media Law & Ethics
MC 6320 Mass Media & Public Opinion
MC 6350 Cultural Studies in Popular Music
MC 6380 News, Culture & Democracy
MC 6400 Communication Technology
6 hours approved electives (taken inside or outside the College of Mass Communication)
Submit and defend an acceptable thesis or project

Comprehensive Exam Track
Required Courses:
MC 6000 The Science of Communication
MC 6010 Cultural Studies in Communication
MC 6110 Quantitative Research Methods
MC 6120 Qualitative Research Methods
MC 6020 Media Management
MC 6230 Media in the Marketplace
MC 6250 Media Organizations
MC 6590 Case Studies in Media Management OR
MC 6600 Seminar in Applied Research
At least three of the following:
MC 6300 Media Law & Ethics
MC 6320 Mass Media & Public Opinion
MC 6350 Cultural Studies in Popular Music
MC 6380 News, Culture & Democracy
MC 6400 Communication Technology
3 hours general electives

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