Media and Strategic Communication, MA

The master of arts in media and strategic communication (MMSC) program provides a unique combination of strategic communication principles, ethics, and creative media production skills for students entering applied communications careers in an era of ever-increasing media convergence. Students can take the program full time in 12 months, or part-time over 2-4 years.

Students may apply to the program after successfully completing a four-year degree at an accredited academic institution. A cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 in the last two years of undergraduate education is required to be admitted to the program.

An early-admission, accelerated pathway is available for students currently in one of the undergraduate programs below. Interested students should contact the program advisor for more information.

• Applied Film and Media Major  
• Digital Communication  
• Film and Media Major: Production Concentration  
• Film and Media Major: Studies Concentration  
• Health Communication Major  
• Sports Communication Major