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Master of Science Degree
Overview
The MS Degree in Professional Media & Management Studies is designed to provide students with an intellectual background in theory and critique of the communication industries as well as train students with varied professional interests to establish careers in communication industries. This program aims to train intelligent, self aware, flexible graduates who will go on to become leaders in the communications industry.
Admission
Open Application Deadline
Contact the Director of Graduate Studies for the deadline for the semester you are interested in applying for.
All requirements for admission to the Graduate School at Southern Illinois University Carbondale must be met. Applicants must submit the Application for Admission to Graduate Study forms, certified transcripts of all post-secondary studies as well as three letters of recommendation from individuals who can evaluate potential for graduate studies. Applicants must also submit a resume outlining educational and professional experience, as well as a personal statement describing their objectives for study in the program, career goals and interests. Applicants should include an example of work that demonstrates their competency, preferably professional work, although prior academic work is acceptable. Work samples might be in the form of print articles, video or audio tapes, DVDs, URLs or CDs. Applicants must clearly indicate their role(s) in any project submitted. Generally, applicants must have a grade point average of at least 3.0 (4.0=A) for their last two years of undergraduate work. International students whose native or first language is not English, or those with fewer than 100 graded semester hours of college credit at a U.S. college or university, must take the TOEFL and score at least 600 (paper score), or 250 (computer score) to be admitted. Students whose preparation is deemed lacking in certain areas may be required to take undergraduate courses to attain competency. These will not be counted toward the M.S. degree. All application materials should be mailed directly to the Director of Graduate Studies, College of Mass Communication and Media Arts, Mail Code 6606, Carbondale, IL 62901. A non-refundable application fee of $40 must accompany each application. The fee must be a check or money order payable to Southern Illinois University. Only payments in U.S. dollars will be accepted.
Curriculum
Candidates must complete a minimum of 30 credits including 14 hours of core requirements, 12 credits in an emphasis area and a 4-credit Master’s Project.
CORE (14 credits)
MCMA 500-3 Media as Social Institutions
MCMA 502-3 Media Economics
MCMA 507-3 Media Management
MCMA 563-3 Globalization, Culture and the Media
MCMA 592-2 Proseminar
EMPHASIS AREA (12 Credits)
A minimum of four courses selected in consultation with the faculty adviser. No more than 6 hours can be at the 400 level. Topics of study include media management, international/global media, professional media practice and media technology.
RESEARCH REPORT (4 credits)
MCMA 589 Research Report
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