Overview

Key features

Through the Public Communication program, students gain not only a fundamental knowledge of communication theory and research, but they also build specialized skills to translate organizational expertise to the public.

University of Nebraska Kearney's graduates of this program are equipped with expertise to craft nuanced and detailed messaging that will strengthen the relationship between their organization and the public.

Potential Careers:

Public Relations Specialist
Human Resources Specialist
Training and Development Specialist
Advertising and Promotions Manager
Public Relations and Fundraising Manager

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Mass Media and Society
Critical Approaches to Media
International Media and Society
Political Communication
Media and Public Policy
Social Movements and International Media

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-05-19 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-10 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00

More details

Rolling deadline in Summer.

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Kearney, United States

Disciplines

Communication Studies Media Studies & Mass Media View 69 other Masters in Media Studies & Mass Media in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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110

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Meet the requirements for admission set forth by the Office of Graduate Studies and Academic Outreach
Submit official college/university transcript showing the conferment of a Bachelor's degree with an overall GPA of 2.75* or higher on a 4.0 GPA scale
Submit two letters of recommendation

Submit a letter of intent that describes the applicant's interests and goals in obtaining a degree in Public Communication
Submit a professional resume

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

20412 USD / year

≈ 20412 USD / year
Out-of-State

20412 USD / year

≈ 20412 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

12744 USD / year

≈ 12744 USD / year

Funding

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