The M.A. degree is designed to provide advanced study in communications theory and research by integrating such courses as mass communications, advertising, entertainment & tourism, journalism, and public relations. These studies serve those whose careers involve the use of mediated messages to inform, instruct, and persuade as well as those seeking doctoral degrees. Course work is highly applicable to a wide range of careers in business, industry, government, education, mass media, entertainment, tourism, and the nonprofit sector.

The program offers students a choice between two concentrations. The Concentration in Professional Communications prepares students to advance their careers in fields related to mass communications, such as public relations, journalism, entertainment & tourism, or advertising. The Concentration in Mass Communications Research & Theory is designed as preparation for continuation into a doctoral program or teaching in higher education. Both concentrations prepare the graduate to apply advanced communications concepts, research and development skills, and relevant of communications media for a wide variety of purposes.

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