Overview

Successful completion of the Communication program at Washington State University normally requires two academic years of full time study and results in the granting of the Master of Arts in Communication.

Our program centers on:

Media, Society and Politics focuses on the role that communication plays in political institutions and in creating robust civic engagement. We examine political communication from multiple perspectives and examine the interplay of emerging technology, media, and communication with information seeking, processing, and decision making. Our research focuses on both individual-and societal-level outcomes. Faculty and graduate students work in teams to test and develop theory related to political communication.

Media & Health Promotion focuses on media messages and health behavior. This includes social level analysis of mainstream and alternative media as products of and influences on the health of individuals and society; individual level analysis of psychological processes through which health related knowledge, attitudes and behaviors are shaped; and the creation of messages related to health and social well being, as well as how strategic message campaigns can influence decision making and social development.

Science Communication focuses on enhancing the relevance and accessibility of scientific information and local context needed for collaborative and sustainable resource management, especially among local populations most at-risk. The program focuses on environmental communication, natural or technological hazards and the use or communication of public policy. Faculty and students specialize in science education, communication campaigns, communicating risks, risk perception analysis, spatial modeling of vulnerability and adaptive capacity of human populations, audience segmentation, media analysis and public engagement.

Career Opportunities:

Graduates of The Edward R. Murrow College of Communication graduate program are prepared for careers in teaching, research, and public service. Potential employers of program graduates include colleges and universities, private industry, and governmental agencies.

Programme Structure

All graduates will be able to:

Mastery of foundational knowledge and research in core areas; ability to integrate theories and do creative research.

Mastery of theories and research in other (outside of the core) communication sub-disciplines to encourage intra-disciplinary research and collaboration.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-01-10 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

93

Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Communication Studies Sociology View 373 other Masters in Communication Studies in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

3

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

93

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Other requirements

General requirements

Prospective international students must have the equivalent of a U.S. bachelor’s degree from an approved institution. Usually this is a minimum of four years of study beyond grade 12.

A grade point average equivalent to a U.S. grade of “B” or better is required.
Prospective domestic students must have received a baccalaureate degree from a college or university, accredited by a recognized association, with a cumulative grade point average of 3.00.

Tuition Fee

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International

14210 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 14210 USD per year during 24 months.
National

14210 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 14210 USD per year during 24 months.
In-State

6627 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 6627 USD per year during 24 months.

Living costs for Pullman

904 - 1507 USD /month

Living costs

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

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Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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Scholarships Information

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