MS Communication and Information at University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Programme overview

MS for students seeking careers in communication, information or media fields and a deeper understanding of their role in organizations, media and society. Concentrations include advertising, public relations, communication studies, journalism and media, information security and integrity and strategic and digital communication, with thesis, project or coursework-only options.

Faculty: College of Communication and Information | Duration: Minimum 30 graduate credit hours (33 for Communication Studies) | Intake: Fall semester for new students; applications for admission and financial aid due January 10 | Study mode: full-time | Location: Knoxville, TN, United States

What you will study

Minimum 30 credit hours of approved graduate coursework in a concentration area plus electives, at least 23 at the 500 level or above; thesis and project options available depending on concentration.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Bachelor's degree; normally a 3.00 undergraduate GPA (4.00 scale); GRE optional; recommendation letters from at least three former teachers or professional colleagues; statement of goals; professional experience in communication or information is highly desirable. ADPR and Journalism and Media Four Plus One concentrations require a UT major in the field and graduation within the past 3 academic years. Graduate teaching assistants whose first language is not English must take the OPIc oral proficiency interview.

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.

Entry terms: Fall, Spring and Summer. Domestic applicants may apply up to two weeks before the start of the desired term unless the programme sets an earlier deadline.

International graduate applicants on F and J visas: Fall online submission April 15 and file completion May 15; Spring June 15 and October 1; Summer October 15 and February 15. Departmental deadlines may be earlier.

Apply through the official page: https://gradschool.utk.edu/

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