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Overview
About this Degree
For more than 35 years, the department has been committed to linking education and the communication professions with the focus on graduate program quality and flexibility.
The Master of Arts (MA) degree is designed to provide advanced study in communications theory and research, and offers an opportunity to integrate all aspects of the profession into a single degree. Students select courses from advertising, entertainment and tourism, journalism and public relations for a truly interdisciplinary degree. We also offer students the option to incorporate a limited number of courses from other master's degree programs such as business, psychology and public administration.
The Communications, Mass Communications Research and Theory Concentration program at California State University Fullerton prepares the graduate to apply advanced communication concepts, research development skills, and theories relevant to the use of communications media for a wide variety of purposes. Such study may serve those whose careers involve the use of print, electronic and online media to inform, instruct and persuade. Communications skills are highly applicable to a wide range of careers in business, industry, government, education, and the mass media.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Digital Reporting and Writing
- Writing for Broadcasting and Film
- Writing for the Advertising Industry
- Public Relations Writing
- Mass Communication in Modern Society
- Editing and Design
- Principles of Advertising
- Principles of Public Relations
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
IELTS 6.5
PTE Academic 58
TOEFL® IBT 80
Credits
30 SCH
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Communication Studies Journalism Media Studies & Mass Media View 349 other Masters in Media Studies & Mass Media in United StatesAcademic requirements
GPA 3
GRE® Required
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
PTE Academic 58
TOEFL® IBT 80
Other requirements
General requirements
Students must meet the CSU requirements for admission to a master’s degree program. Please consult the Graduate Admissions section in this catalog for complete information. In addition, applicants must have earned a minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0 and minimum GRE score of 153 on the verbal portion. If the preparatory work was in a language other than English, a minimum TOEFL score of 550 (paper) or 80 (Internet) is also required. The following courses or their equivalents must be completed before undertaking graduate courses:.
- Communications writing (COMM 201, COMM 301, COMM 351 or COMM 362)
- Introductory course in communications or area of specialty (COMM 233, COMM 332, COMM 350 or COMM 361)
- COMM 410 - Principles of Communication Research (3)
Tuition Fee
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International
15457 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 15457 USD per year during 24 months. -
National
10764 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 10764 USD per year during 24 months. -
In-State
10764 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 10764 USD per year during 24 months.
- If you are not a resident of California, you must add $396.00 per units enrolled to your registration and tuition fees in addition
Living costs for Fullerton
1100 - 1600 USD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
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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