Graduate
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The mission of the Hubbard School of Journalism and Mass Communication’s graduate programs is to prepare students for academic and professional careers in a global media environment. The Mass Communication MA and PhD programs train students to become leaders in the social scientific study of mass communication. The Professional Master's in Strategic Communication program provides working professionals with the tools they need to succeed as communication experts across a range of fields.
What You’ll Study
While our curriculum's interdisciplinary nature allows you to develop unique research projects tailored to your individual interests, most students center their study within several broad areas.
- Advertising
- Communication law and regulation
- Health communication
- History of mass communication
- International mass communication
- Journalism studies
- Mass media structures, processes, and effects
- Political communication
- Public relations
What You’ll Study
You will build a solid foundation in the discipline through multifaceted exploration of the theories and methods that influence the shape and scope of mass communication research. You are strongly encouraged to develop your own theoretical and methodological approach to mass communication research and to interact and collaborate with our multidisciplinary faculty on cutting-edge research in mass communication in the global and multicultural context.
- Advertising
- Communication law and regulation
- Health communication
- History of mass communication
- International mass communication
- Journalism studies
- Mass media structures, processes, and effects
- Political communication
- Public relations
What You’ll Study
This program is designed for communications and marketing professionals who are working full-time. Our faculty and your fellow students understand the need for work/life balance. This degree is designed to be completed in two calendar years—period.
- Advertising
- Communication Case Studies
- Communication Strategy
- Digital Media Strategies
- Integrated Media Strategies
- Public Relations
- Theory
What You’ll Study
These innovative degree programs enable students to tailor their education to suit their future career goals. Combined programs allow you to apply your credits toward degree requirements in both schools. This will help you save time and tuition expense because you won't have to pursue separate degrees.
- First Amendment
- Libel law
- Data privacy and collection
- Freedom of Information (FOIA)
- Intellectual Property