Mass Communications, MS
Master's in Mass Communications
Curriculum
- Thesis option: 31 credit hours, with 6 hours for thesis research
- Non-thesis options: 32 credit hours, with 7 hours for creative component, study abroad, or practicum
Required core courses:
- Introduction to Graduate Study
- Methods of Research in Mass Communication
- Mass Communication Theory
- Mass Communication Ethics
Specialty area courses - 15 credit hours from one of the following concentrations:
- Global Communication
- Brand Communication
- Sports Communication
1928Continuous accreditation for more than 90 years.
The Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communication accreditation ensures that this program meets standards for quality administration, curriculum and faculty.
Research and Faculty
To help students gain professional experience, SMSC introduced The O'Colly Media Group. Students gain practical experience working with OMG media outlets, including print, television, radio and digital platforms. The organization's mission is to offer students real-life experience in media production, distribution and advertising sales. Media outlets include an award-winning newspaper, daily television newscast, numerous live and recorded television broadcasts, podcasting and digital distribution through O'Colly,com, AppleTV, ROKU and Amazon Fire Stick.
Admissions
Admissions:
- Official University Transcripts
- Resume or CV
- Letter of Intent
- Writing Sample
- Three Letters of Recommendation from professors or supervising employers
Test Scores:
GRE not required
Application Deadlines:
- November 1 (Spring admission)
- February 1 (Fall priority admission)
- July 1 (Fall admission)
Cost & Assistance
OSU and the Stillwater community in general are especially affordable places for graduate
students. Oklahoma State University's estimation of a graduate student's annual costs
is $18,820 for Oklahoma residents, $29,150 for out-of-state students, and $34,588
for international students.