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Overview
Students in the Mass Communication M.A. program at Texas State University take a variety of skills-based and theory courses. The curriculum provides students with the digital and analytic skills needed for the field of mass communication. Students can select to earn the general M.A. in mass communication, or they can decide to declare a concentration in the area of global media, digital media, or strategic communication and take nine hours of coursework centered in their concentration. Courses are offered during the evening, online, or via a hybrid teaching model because a large percentage of students enrolled are working professionals.
Facilities
The Schools' faculty offices, classrooms, Mi lab, media labs, and administrative offices are located in historic Old Main.
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Courses include:
- Teaching Techniques in Mass Communication
- Mass Media and Society
- Health Communication Campaigns
- Web Content Management Systems
- Feature Writing.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
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Language
English
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Communication Sciences Media Studies & Mass Media View 177 other Masters in Media Studies & Mass Media in United StatesAcademic requirements
GPA Your GPA, or Grade Point Average, is a number that indicates how well or how high you scored in your courses on average. Usually a GPA scales between 1.0 and 4.0, however different countries and universities can have different grading systems. 3
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. 78
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
- completed online application
- $55 nonrefundable application fee
- $90 nonrefundable application fee for applications with international credentials
- baccalaureate degree in mass communication or journalism from a regionally accredited university
- official transcripts from each institution where course credit was granted
- minimum 3.0 GPA in the last 60 hours of undergraduate course work (plus any completed graduate courses)
- GRE not required
- resume/CV including information about educational background, work experience, and extracurricular activities
- statement of purpose
- two letters of recommendation
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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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