Overview
The Mass Communications program from San José State University was designed to help students master the concepts and skills that are driving emerging communication technologies in public relations, advertising, and journalism. Elective units allow students to tailor the program to their interests.
Graduates with Mass Communications from San José State University will be able to:
- Demonstrate knowledge of the diversity of groups in a global society in relationship to communications.
- Demonstrate the ability to think critically, creatively and independently.
- Write correctly and clearly in forms and styles appropriate for the communications professions, audiences, and purposes they serve.
- Demonstrate the ability to use tools and technologies appropriate for the communications professions in which they work.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Media and Social Issues
- New Media Visionaries
- Advanced User Experience
- Web Design and Development
- Mass Communications Research
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
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Disciplines
Journalism Media Management Media Studies & Mass Media View 127 other Masters in Media Management in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- U.S. bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution, or the completion of a 4-year bachelor’s degree from a recognized, accredited, and approved institution from a country outside of the U.S.
- A 3 GPA
- Good academic standing at the last institution attended
- English Language Proficiency Exam
- International Coursework and Degrees
- Submit U.S./Canada Transcripts
- Submit Test Scores
- Submit Declaration of Finance Form
- Submit Bank Letter or Bank Statement
- Submit Copy of Current Passport
- Submit Copy of Current Visa
Tuition Fee
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International
7176 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 3588 USD per semester during 12 months. -
National
7176 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 3588 USD per semester during 12 months.
- Non-CA Resident tuition includes an additional $396 per unit.
Living costs for San Jose
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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