为什么要在九游会国际学习传播学?
The 传媒与传播学院 offers graduate programs at multiple levels, in which students can focus in topics such as mass communication, public relations, communication studies, or a number of other specializations as directed by the student’s 学习计划.
我们提供通讯硕士学位.A. 在线公共关系硕士学位.S. 学位, a传播学博士.D.
Whether you are a returning professional, a younger student wishing to switch directions after a successful undergraduate degree, or pursuing careers in academia or industry with a doctoral degree, here, you will advance your career.
我会学到什么??
You will work with faculty advisors to ensure a 学习计划 that meets your career 目标. Courses focus on higher level learning, with a deep engagement in theory, research 以及可出版奖学金.
We offer courses in a variety of communication topics, including social media, interpersonal communication, organizational communication, health communication, rhetoric, risk and crisis communication, minorities, women and media, persuasion, public relations, and a variety of methodological and theoretical approaches.
入学要求
Graduate (if applicable) and undergraduate transcripts reflecting at least a 3.5平均绩点 所有的研究生成绩都是3分.0 on undergraduate work during the last 60 hours of undergraduate 研究.
Admission decisions are not solely based on test 分数. 杰出的学术工作 and/or professional experience are also taken into consideration and may offset low 分数.
申请人必须提供:
- At least three letters of recommendation addressing academic preparation and readiness 攻读博士学位.
- A statement of purpose, indicating why you wish to pursue a doctoral degree 在超声电机.
- 当前简历.
- 写作样本.
Writing samples may include academic research papers or professional communication materials such as news articles or background papers.
International students must submit 分数 of at least 79 on the TOEFL exam or 6.5 雅思考试.
Ph.D. applicants must have a master's degree from an institution approved by a recognized 认证机构.
Students who do not have substantial professional experience may opt to complete a semester-length approved internship, consisting of at least 160 total hours completed during the semester in which the student is registered. 学生有责任 securing their own internship, but each position must be approved by the graduate 协调员. Internship opportunities help students: enhance practical skills, gain experience in the field and create networking opportunities with communication professionals.
程序选项
沟通M.A. degree requires that students complete either a thesis, a professional 项目，或综合考试. The best option for each student’s career path can be selected with the help of an advisor and graduate committee.
The doctoral degree requires that students complete both comprehensive exams and a 毕业前论文. Students must select an advisor and committee during 他们的学习计划.
研究的机会
All graduate students are challenged to pursue innovative and important research, in concert with the graduate faculty and with other graduate students. 研究 should be conference ready and publishable in an academic journal. 资金存在 包括研究支持和旅行支持.
A limited number of graduate assistantships may be awarded to qualified students by 竞争激烈的申请过程. 助学金是根据实力颁发的 of the student’s application and the needs of the 传媒与传播学院.
Graduate Assistants receive a stipend and tuition waiver for up to 12 credit hours 每一任期.
The priority deadline for students to apply to the programs and be considered for 助学金资助截止日期为1月31日. Potential graduate students will not be considered for award until they have been formally accepted into the program.
Graduate students are eligible to apply to the university’s British Studies Program. There is currently a British Journalism and Social Media course offered during the 夏季学期. Graduate students are provided an enhanced research opportunity abroad, as well as an opportunity to explore the UK and surrounding countries.
请参阅 国际研究生招生网页 for information regarding international graduate admissions.
For questions specific to international students, contact Ms. 伊丽莎白·舒梅克 the International Student and 学者 Services Office:
我们的教师
The graduate programs in the 传媒与传播学院 are served by 22 graduate
faculty members who have significant professional experience in their fields as well
先进的学术生涯. In addition to teaching assigned graduate courses, faculty
may serve in the capacity of academic advisor, thesis advisor or professional project
导演. In each instance, faculty provides guidance, support and direction to guide
students in the successful completion of their specific project and/or program.
可用性
- 媒体/沟通关系
- 与非营利组织和营利组织合作
- College/University Professor and/or Administrator
- 学者
- 研究分析师/专家
- Dr. 卡尔·布朗，2015年，
Assistant Professor, Grand Valley State University - Thomas Broadus, 2011，
焦点小组的数字战略总监
- Dr. 安吉拉·麦高恩，2015，
Assistant Professor, State University of New York Fredonia - Dr. 榛子J. 科尔,2008,
Associate Professor/Public Relations Sequence Head, University of West Georgia
- 凯莎·布朗，2017，
Communications Specialist, City of Salisbury (NC) - Dr. 威利·塔布斯，2017年，
西佛罗里达大学助理教授