Lawrence , Kansasasdasds , United States
Overview
The Lawrence-based Mass Communications Journalism program at University of Kansas offers professional and thesis courses, emphasizing the study of real-world media issues, critical thinking skills, and media use.
Learning outcomes
The program provides advanced professional and scholarly skills that will allow you to operate at the highest levels of the industry. Participants are expected to have basic media knowledge.
The Lawrence-based program offers the opportunity to specialize in one of four areas of study: Sports media, Health Science Communication, Digital Media Entrepreneurship / Leadership, and the MSJD. Students also learn the discipline’s theory and methods to explore the causes and effects of media issues. Students take advanced seminars and a concentration of their own choosing. Students then complete a thesis under the direction of a faculty advisor.
More information
Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- Research: Theory
- Research: Methods
- Mass Media & Society
- Advanced Studies First Amendment
- Introduction to Statistical Analysis
- Professional Skills I or Elective
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Deadline passed, National
- Deadline passed, International
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- Starting
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- Apply before , International
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Language
English
Credits
30 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Journalism View 106 other Masters in Journalism in United StatesAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
TOEFL® IBT The TOEFL iBT® is given online through the internet at designated testing site. The test measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The score refers to the total score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading), each subject has a range of 0 - 30. 79
IELTS The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading). 6.5
Other requirements
General requirements
- One official transcript of all college-level courses. (From each college attended) Expected GPA: 3.0 or above
- Joint MSJ/JD applicants must submit LSAT scores. Test must have been taken within the last five years.
- A current resume
- Statement of academic interests and professional goals
- Three letters of reference from persons familiar with the applicant's abilities. At least one reference must be an academic reference if you have been out of school less than 5 years.
Tuition Fee
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International
19322 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 19322 USD per year and a duration of 12 months. -
National
24023 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 24023 USD per year and a duration of 12 months. -
In-State
10061 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 10061 USD per year and a duration of 12 months.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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