A master's degree in communications with an emphasis in journalism or radio-television is one of the programs offered by the Department of Journalism and Mass Communications. The department is nationally accredited by the Accrediting Council for Education in Journalism and Mass Communications.
Students can choose a master's of science or a master's of art degree.
The curriculum requires 30 semester hours including 15 hours of core courses and is the same for both degree options. Master's of art applicants must have at least 12 hours in a modern foreign language, approved by the department, have a grade of C or better, or must pass a qualifying examination administered by the Department of Foreign Languages. The program offers a thesis and non-thesis track options. The thesis track option is designed for those who plan to pursue a doctoral degree. The non-thesis track option is designed for those who plan to enter the industry.