Northridge,
CA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA in Mass Communication in Northridge United States | California State University, Northridge
California State University, Northridge
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Northridge United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
13,116
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
18 months
The Journalism Department provides a Master's program in Mass Communication, equipping students with skills to critically examine media while also creating media content. Both tracks highlight how media influences societal transformation.
Our international faculty specialize in diverse fields including migration reporting, participatory journalism, diaspora media, refugee communication strategies, and visual storytelling.
Graduate students may choose between developing media projects or conducting academic research. Past media productions have covered topics like automated news reporting, Salvadoran immigrant experiences, youth activism movements, and cultural perspectives on African American hairstyles. Digital projects have included collaborative travel planning applications and illustrated narratives about refugee support organizations. Academic research has explored smart urban development in Medellín, Colombia, along with investigations into how refugees utilize media in Nordic countries.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
We ask applicants to achieve an 89 or higher on the Internet Based Test (IBT) of the TOEFL and a 7.0 or higher on the IELTS.
Submit two letters of recommendation from professors who have taught you and can judge your ability to do graduate level work. If you have been out of school for a while, your supervisors at work can write letters instead. Letters from politicians, celebrities and other luminaries are not appropriate. Ask someone who knows you and your work.
Have a four-year baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution
Be in good academic standing at the last college or university attended
Have satisfied one of the following conditions:
Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 in all undergraduate units
Have a minimum GPA of 2.5 in the last 60 semester/90 quarter units from all post-secondary institutions
Hold an acceptable post-baccalaureate degree earned at a regionally accredited institution and:
Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 in all units attempted as an undergraduate, or
Have a minimum GPA of 2.5 in the last 60 semester/90 quarter units attempted from all post-secondary institutions attended.
All OFFICIAL transcripts for any college or university courses you have completed in original language of issue. Your records must include official verification of degree completion.
We expect a GPA of 3.0 (B). If you have worked professionally in the journalism or related fields, this can be waived. If your GPA is lower, consult with the Graduate Coordinator.
Official English translations of all academic records.
Submit two letters of recommendation from professors who have taught you and can judge your ability to do graduate level work. If you have been out of school for a while, your supervisors at work can write letters instead. Letters from politicians, celebrities and other luminaries are not appropriate. Ask someone who knows you and your work.
Have a four-year baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution
Be in good academic standing at the last college or university attended
Have satisfied one of the following conditions:
Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 in all undergraduate units
Have a minimum GPA of 2.5 in the last 60 semester/90 quarter units from all post-secondary institutions
Hold an acceptable post-baccalaureate degree earned at a regionally accredited institution and:
Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 in all units attempted as an undergraduate, or
Have a minimum GPA of 2.5 in the last 60 semester/90 quarter units attempted from all post-secondary institutions attended.
All OFFICIAL transcripts for any college or university courses you have completed in original language of issue. Your records must include official verification of degree completion.
We expect a GPA of 3.0 (B). If you have worked professionally in the journalism or related fields, this can be waived. If your GPA is lower, consult with the Graduate Coordinator.
Official English translations of all academic records.
Tuition
USD
13,116