Master of Communication and Media

MCM Program Goals

By completing this graduate program, MCM students will:

• Demonstrate the ability to articulate, critique, or elaborate theories, methods, approaches, and practices across a range of communication contexts.
• Develop the ability to critically assess and solve communication problems by thinking analytically about communication challenges, applying communication theory & practices, and offering appropriate solutions.
• Develop coherent, logical, persuasive, and effective writing practices in an appropriate tone/voice.
• Recognize issues and articulate the ethical dimensions of a variety of communication situations.
• Comprehend and integrate the Social Impact (CSR) perspective into organizational communication strategies.
• Demonstrate awareness and respect of diverse perspectives and the ways they influence communication. Create communication content adapted to the diverse needs of individuals, groups, and contexts.
• Demonstrate the ability to conduct independent research in crafting appropriate research questions/theses, designing and executing appropriate methods, analyzing data, and presenting findings of original research.
• Demonstrate mastery through the synthesis and application of various communication theories, models, principles, and practices.

Align Your Studies with Your Professional Goals

Advance your career with an MCM specialization. We offer on-campus, online, and hybrid courses each semester, giving you the flexibility to earn your master’s degree while balancing work and life. All MCM students take the same five core courses (12 credits), then choose seven electives (24 credits) within one specialization. Choose one of these six specializations:

• Communication and Media Research
• Communication and Media Studies
• Digital Media
• Health Communication
• Public Relations
• Strategic and Leadership Communication

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