Degree Title: Master of Arts
Program Name and Number: Media Arts and Studies - MA5315
Department/Unit: School of Media Arts and Studies
Delivery Mode: Athens Campus
Program Mission: The Master’s degree programs are designed for students seeking expertise in media fields beyond the undergraduate level. Students typically tailor-make programs in various specialties (e.g., social media, media management).
Program Learning Objectives:
- Successful completion of diverse and specialized courses
- Demonstrated ability to analyze and interpret theory and practice of mass communications
Program Overview: Masters students can select from a broad range of specializations in international media, media industries and management, media policy, media studies, public media, or communication and development.
The public media program is jointly administered by the School of Media Arts and Studies and the WOUB Public Media, and has trained over one hundred thirty public media professionals to return to a career with improved and specialized skills.
The communication and development program is jointly administered by the Center for International Studies and the School of Media Arts and Studies. With a focus on communication strategies and implementation for positive social change, the program is unique in its approach to the study of international development. CIS administers the application process.
Opportunities for Graduates: The program is geared towards preparing students for careers in various areas of the media industries, including as audience researchers, producers and program executives, sales and marketing professionals; for work in the media policy sector; or for doctoral studies.
Graduation Requirements:
- Minimum semester hours required: 36
- Thesis or comprehensive exam
- Expected time to degree if studying fulltime: 12 months (fall, spring, and summer semesters)
Admission Requirements:
- University requirements.
- Three letters of recommendation.
- Personal statement of purpose
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