The Masters in Communication and Media Studies The M.A. in Communication and Media Studies offers an innovative curriculum for students and communication practitioners. The degree also offers excellent preparation for advanced study in doctoral and professional programs.
Students receive a foundation in the theory and history of communication and media.
The curriculum provides advanced study of international aspects of media, culture, and ethics, and examines the role of media in society, politics, economics, and human relations. As the communication professions become increasingly globalized, the M.A. in Communication and Media Studies is designed to give future leaders the background and analytical skills needed to excel as professionals. Because new media change the way we interact with the world, the study of communication and media has assumed a privileged role in preparing students to be active participants in a society shaped by these developments. The ability to realize one's potential depends even more than in the past on understanding not only how to communicate effectively, but how the process of communication functions in different contexts and what the stakes are in shaping public discourse about critical issues. An emphasis on internationalization is an integral part of the M.A. in Media Studies program.