Overview

The Communication, Media and Performance program from Governors State University creative problem-solving and research-centered approach is designed to help you find a meaningful career and excel in any field. As a CMP student, you’ll apply these skills across platforms and disciplines through advanced projects that encourage development in your area of personal and professional interests.

Career

Our CMP program helps you develop the sophisticated reasoning, strong writing ability, and applied communication skills that are the backbone of the professional world. When you graduate, you will become proficient among a diverse set of specialized topics that will distinguish you as a well-rounded leader in various career fields:

Interpersonal Communication

Public Presentation

Social Justice

Cultural Competency

Advocacy

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Disciplinary Survey of Communication, Media, and Performance

Qualitative Research Methods in CMP (3)

Seminar in Communication, Media, or Performance

Advanced Seminar in Communication, Media, and Performance

Comprehensive Exam in Communication, Media, and Performance

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Blended, Online

Campus Location

Chicago, United States

Disciplines

Communication Studies Media Studies & Mass Media Music Performance View 326 other Masters in Music Performance in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university

Good standing at last institution attended

Earned a GPA of 3.0 or higher in last 60 hours of undergraduate course work

A writing sample

Official transcripts from all previously attended institutions submitted to the Office of Admissions and Student Recruitment

A non-refundable $50 application fee

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

14868 USD / year

≈ 14868 USD / year
Out-of-State

7434 USD / year

≈ 7434 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

7434 USD / year

≈ 7434 USD / year

Living costs

Chicago

United States

1297 - 2491 USD / month

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

Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

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Scholarships Information

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