Requirements for the Master of Science
The University Graduate School Bulletin, which is republished annually, details your degree requirements.
The following degree requirements apply to all M.S. concentrations:
- Complete a thesis, comprehensive exam OR capstone project.
- Thesis: Up to six credit hours of M699 Master's Thesis taken after an approved thesis proposal, including an oral defense administered by the student’s advisory committee
- Comprehensive exam: Written and oral, administered by the student's advisory committee
- Capstone project: Up to six credit hours of T540 taken after an approved project proposal, including an oral defense administered by the student’s advisory committee
- A minimum of 21 hours must be taken within The Media School.
- MSCH-T577 (independent project) may be taken for up to 12 hours, with approval of committee and director of graduate studies.
- No more than three hours of MSCH-J804 (independent study) may be counted toward the degree.
Each concentration has its own additional requirements:
Complete the following courses with a grade of B (3.0) or above:
- MSCH-T522 Media Management (three credits)
- MSCH-T532 Media Law (three credits)
- At least nine credit hours in the Production Practicum
Complete the following courses with a grade of B (3.0) or above:
- MSCH-J505 Intensive Reporting, Writing and Editing Workshop (three credits)
- MSCH-J510 Media in Society (three credits)
- At least nine credit hours in the Arnolt Center Practicum
Complete the following courses with a grade of B (3.0) or above:
- MSCH-T505 Media Organizations (three credits)
- At least two courses from this list:
- MSCH-T502: Introduction to Research Methods in Telecommunications (three credits)
- MSCH-T504: Introduction to Telecommunications Policy Studies (three credits)
- MSCH-T522: Managing the Creative Process (three credits)
- MSCH-T532: Economics of Media Industries (three credits)
- MSCH-T571: Cognitive and Emotional Psychology (three credits)
- MSCH-T610: The Networked Society (three credits)
Complete the following courses with a grade of B (3.0) or above:
- MSCH-J560 Principles of Strategic Communication (three credits)
- MSCH-T511 Research Methods in Audience Analysis (three credits)
Critical steps for the M.S.
- Working with the director of graduate studies, determine your concentration. This will determine which courses you will choose beyond T505, which is required for all M.S. concentrations.
- Complete federal I-9 information, which will be emailed to you.
- Sign, scan and return SAA contract, if applicable.
- Attend orientation.
- Orientation: Bring passport or other ID to the graduate office to complete federal I-9 filing.
- Check with graduate office to make sure we have a final, official copy of your undergraduate transcript.
- Sign, scan and return SAA contract, if applicable.
- Choose advisory committee and create program of study. File with graduate office no later than April 15.
- Enroll in courses noted for third semester on program of study.
- Sign, scan and return SAA contract, if applicable.
- Defend your project proposal.
- Enroll in courses noted for fourth semester on program of study.
- Sign, scan and return SAA contract, if applicable.
- Initiate and submit your Master’s Application for Advanced Degree.
Questions?
Contact Jesika Holmes, graduate studies administrative associate.