Overview
Understanding and analyzing the inseparable relationship between lifespan communication and digital media is a key to success in most 21st century jobs, particularly in the interrelated employment areas of applied research and policy, community networking and outreach, creative industries, education and training, and health and wellness.
The Master of Arts degree in Lifespan and Digital Communication requires 36 credit hours (non-thesis option) or 36 credit hours (thesis option). No more than 12 credit hours may be taken on the 500 level. Both non-thesis and thesis option students take five required core courses (15 hours) as well either a thesis preparation course (3 hours) or a capstone course (3 hours) for a total of 18 hours of required classes.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Lifespan Communication Research and Theory
- Digital Communication Theory and Research
- Social Change and Communication Systems
- Lifespan Communication Research Methods
- Critical Methods and Digital Communication
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before
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Language
English
IELTS or TOEFL needed
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Communication Sciences Human Medicine View 565 other Masters in Communication Sciences in United StatesAcademic requirements
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English requirements
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 (required)
TOEFL® IBT The TOEFL iBT® is given online through the internet at desiganated 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 (required)
PTE Academic PTE Academic (Pearson Test of English Academic) is a language test that enables students to demonstrate their writing, listening, speaking, and reading skills when applying to study in English. The score refers to a total score which ranges between 10 and 90. —
Other requirements
General requirements
- Application and fee
- Equivalent U.S. Bachelor's Degree
- All prior College/University transcripts and Diploma
- Financial Documentation (seeking F/J visas only)
- Passport identification page, if available
Tuition Fee
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International
1320 USD/creditTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 1320 USD per credit and a duration of 24 months. -
National
523 USD/creditTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 523 USD per credit and a duration of 24 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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