
Overview
We are a great home for individuals who want to improve their skills in journalism, advertising, public relations, strategic communication and visual media. Our courses are also grounded in the theories and practices of today's mass media. Students are then expected to apply that theory while learning practical skills, such as creating multimedia projects, developing cutting-edge audience research, crafting effective crisis messaging and perfecting a story pitch.
Program objectives
The objectives of the Journalism and Strategic Media MA program offered at University of Memphis are:
- understanding and application of First Amendment principles and the law appropriate to professional practice, the history and role of professionals and institutions in shaping communications, and the diversity of groups in relationship to communications;
- understanding the concepts and being able to apply theories in the use and presentation of images and information;
- developing the ability to work ethically in pursuit of truth, accuracy, fairness and diversity;
- developing the ability to conduct research and evaluate information by methods appropriate to the communications professions in which they work;
- cultivating the ability to write correctly and clearly in forms and styles appropriate for the communications professions, their audiences, and the purposes they serve.
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Courses include:
- Individual Research
- Graduate Media Practicum
- Media Startup Practicum
- Media Law
- Media, Diversity and Society
- Media Writing/Editing
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Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
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Credits
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Disciplines
Journalism Media Management Media Studies & Mass Media View 305 other Masters in Media Studies & Mass Media in United StatesExplore more key information
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Student insurance
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- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
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- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Copies of all undergraduate (and graduate, if any) transcripts
- Word Education Services (WES) transcript evaluation report or equivalent (report from WES iGPA calculator is acceptable)
- GRE General Score (recommended)
- At least three letters of recommendations
- Personal statement
- CV (showing previous research experience, if any)
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International
12252 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 6126 USD per semester during 12 months. -
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9444 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4722 USD per semester during 12 months. -
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6636 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 3318 USD per semester during 12 months.
Online option:
- Local: $774 per credit
- National: $1008 per credit
- International: $1242 per credit
Living costs for Memphis
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 Strategic Media.
Available Scholarships
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