fsu.edu | Media and Communication Studies Graduate Program

Excited by the possibility of becoming a Research Analyst, Project Director, Station Manager, or other communication professional? Join our progressive faculty and prepare yourself for a variety of careers in the dynamic field of communication.

Program Objective

The Media and Communication Studies program is designed for students interested in studying communication interactions in society, including communication theory, research, analysis, and media content and effects. Upon completion of the program students obtain a Master's in Communication.

Career Opportunities

The program prepares students for positions in media, communication agencies, or other political, social, and public sector organizations. The program also serves as preparation for doctoral work in communication, leading to a teaching or research position.

Benefits and Skills

Introduction to theory, research methods, history, and contemporary social issues pertaining to:

human communication, such as social interaction and gender studies
political communication, rhetoric, and persuasion
mass media criticism, policy, processes, and effects

Application of theories of communication studies, rhetoric, and mass communication, using various research methods

Analysis of content and effects of traditional and new media

Development of tools for analyzing communication campaigns: political, public, and advocacy

Creation of digital media

Program Structure

Minimum of 33-36 hours of coursework; usually requires 4 semesters to complete
Creative project, thesis or course only option

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Overview Faculty Courses Admissions Student Voices Current Student Login	Excited by the possibility of becoming a Research Analyst, Project Director, Station Manager, or other communication professional? Join our progressive faculty and prepare yourself for a variety of careers in the dynamic field of communication. Program Objective The Media and Communication Studies program is designed for students interested in studying communication interactions in society, including communication theory, research, analysis, and media content and effects. Upon completion of the program students obtain a Master's in Communication. Career Opportunities The program prepares students for positions in media, communication agencies, or other political, social, and public sector organizations. The program also serves as preparation for doctoral work in communication, leading to a teaching or research position. Benefits and Skills Introduction to theory, research methods, history, and contemporary social issues pertaining to: human communication, such as social interaction and gender studies political communication, rhetoric, and persuasion mass media criticism, policy, processes, and effects Application of theories of communication studies, rhetoric, and mass communication, using various research methods Analysis of content and effects of traditional and new media Development of tools for analyzing communication campaigns: political, public, and advocacy Creation of digital media Program Structure Minimum of 33-36 hours of coursework; usually requires 4 semesters to complete Creative project, thesis or course only option	Application Deadlines Fall Admission: Fall applications are reviewed Feb 1st to July 1st. Spring Admission: Nov 1st Summer Admission: March 1st Request Application Information.