Overview

Our Master of Science in Journalism and Media Communication from Colorado State University welcomes a small cohort every year so we can help our students thrive as scholars and as people. Students make lasting connections in our classes, graduate office spaces, and with the Fort Collins community.

Quick Facts:

Our students develop their own research projects and professional experiences through small class sizes and experiential learning. Graduate students can receive funding for tuition, insurance, and a salary stipend through teaching and research assistantships.

The M.S. in Journalism and Media Communication is for students interested in understanding media and communication theories, research, and best practices to apply to their existing or future careers. Additionally, our community of faculty and graduate students will help you expand your network, experiences, and connect you to new and exciting opportunities during your studies and after you graduate.

As both a theoretical and applied scholarly program, you will can develop expertise in any of the following areas:

Science Communication: Examines theories, processes, audiences, and methods to enhance the communication of science in areas of health, environment, agriculture, and more. See our Center for Science Communication.
Strategic Communication: Focuses on strategies and issues in the disciplines of advertising and public relations. Includes audience research, persuasion, crisis communication, and public diplomacy.
Storytelling, Media, and Democracy: Focuses on journalism practices, storytelling, storylistening, and media behaviors, attitudes, and ownership structure.
Digital Culture and Identities: Examines the production of personal identities and cultural movements in digital spaces. Research includes performance and performativity theories, immersive technologies, game studies, technocultural discourse, digital narrative analysis, and persona studies.
Academia: Preparation for higher-level academic work, such as obtaining a doctorate, and teaching and conducting research at the college level.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Communication Management
Computer-mediated Communication
Health, Environmental, Science, or Technical Communication
Human Behavior and Communication Technology
New Communication Technologies
Organizations and Communication Technology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-02-12 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Journalism Media Studies & Mass Media Digital Media View 306 other Masters in Media Studies & Mass Media in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Statement of purpose: Indicate your career goals and scholarly interests. Be sure to describe how our M.S. program and faculty will allow you to accomplish these goals. Note: Applicants can read more about preparing their Statement of Purpose in Frequently Asked Questions.

Resume or curriculum vitae (CV): Be sure to show dates and details of professional and academic experience.

Writing Samples: Three examples of scholarly or professional writing in English.

Recommendation letters

Transcripts: Submit official transcripts from all collegiate work completed. This includes institutions where coursework was taken but no formal degree was granted (e.g., community colleges, transfer schools).

Tuition Fee

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International

30656 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 30656 USD per year during 12 months.
National

30656 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 30656 USD per year during 12 months.
In-State

13967 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 13967 USD per year during 12 months.

Living costs for Fort Collins

1210 - 1800 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Journalism and Media Communication.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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