Master of Science - Journalism and Media Communication

Program description

The M.S. in Journalism and Media Communication program is designed for students who want to learn about media and communication theories, research, and best practices to use in their current or future jobs. Furthermore, our community of instructors and graduate students will assist you in broadening your network and experiences, as well as connecting you to new and interesting possibilities both during and after graduation. As a theoretical and applied academic program, you will be able to gain knowledge in any of the following areas:

• Science Communication: Investigates ideas, processes, audiences, and strategies for improving scientific communication in fields such as health, the environment, and agriculture. 
• Strategic communication focuses on strategies and challenges in advertising and public relations. This includes audience research, persuasion, crisis communication, and public diplomacy. 
• Storytelling, Media, and Democracy: Examines journalistic methods, storytelling, media habits, attitudes, and ownership structures.
• Digital Culture and Identities: Investigates the creation of human identities and cultural movements in digital environments. Performance and performativity theories, immersive technologies, gaming studies, technocultural discourse, digital story analysis, and persona studies are all topics of research.
• Academia: Preparation for higher-level academic work, such as doctoral studies, as well as college teaching and research.