Communication Studies, M.A. at Georgia State University

Programme overview

Georgia State University's M.A. with a concentration in Communication Studies fosters advanced research study in speech communication and mass communication. Our faculty are interested in media portrayals of interpersonal relationships, including those involving older Americans, and examine elements of the mass media from qualitative and social scientific perspectives. Students who enroll in this program can focus their studies on interpersonal communication, international media, journalism, strategic communication and public relations, social media, media effects, or audience studies.

Faculty: College of Arts & Sciences | Department: Communication | Duration: Most full-time students complete the program in 2 years. | Study mode: full-time | Intake: Fall: July 15 Spring: October 15 Summer: Does not admit | Location: Atlanta, GA, United States

What you will study

The program requires a minimum of 36 hours of coursework. Research Thesis Option 9 hours of core courses 15 hours minimum of Communication Studies courses 6 hours of Experiential Learning courses 6 credit hours for research thesis A successful research thesis prospectus A successful research thesis defense Milestone exit surveys Course-intensive Option 9 hours of core courses 18 hours minimum of Communication Studies courses 9 hours of Experiential Learning courses A successful research paper Research skill course**/language proficiency (does not count in 36 credit total) Milestone exit surveys Visit the catalog for curriculum details.

Career pathways

The Communication Studies master’s program prepares students for a variety of communication-based careers. Students can pursue careers in applied communication settings, like political communication, health communication and corporate communication. Students can also pursue careers in the information industries like journalism, public relations and quantitative media studies.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Statement of purpose Academic writing sample (class research paper) recommended Two letters of recommendation Resume (assistantship applicants only) Transcripts (one from each institution attended) Official TOEFL/IELTS scores (international applicants only) * During the application process, applicants will be asked to respond to one of the following video prompts: 1) What is your motivation for seeking an MA, and why do you think that Georgia State University is the place to pursue the degree? 2) Tell us about a time when you encountered an obstacle or challenge in your academic or professional work. How did you respond to the challenge, and what did you learn? * Institutional code 5251 should be used for reporting TOEFL It is helpful if at least one of the letters of recommendation is from a former professor who can speak to your past scholarship and aptitude for graduate-level work. For the statement of purpose, submit a statement which summarizes your research, academic and potential professional interest, and details your intellectual interests as they relate to communication.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate programmes (degree, certificate, non-degree and transient): $50 non-refundable application fee; Executive MBA and Executive Doctorate in Business Administration: $100; graduate re-entry: $25. Deadlines vary by college and programme.

Apply through the official page: https://graduate.gsu.edu/future/admissions/

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