Tallahassee,
FL,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA in Communication and Digital Media - Public Interest Media and Communication in Tallahassee United States | Florida State University
Florida State University
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Tallahassee United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
19,993
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
Career Objectives. This graduate program caters to students pursuing careers in communication roles within NGOs, political campaigns, government bodies, and social service organizations. It also provides foundational preparation for doctoral studies in communication, potentially leading to academic or research careers.
Learning Outcomes. The master's curriculum combines hands-on digital media production training with theoretical frameworks and research methodologies. Students will develop competencies to: 1) design and produce impactful digital media/video content, 2) leverage social media platforms for distribution, 3) interpret audience engagement metrics, and 4) apply communication theories to media development and assessment.
Acquired Expertise. Upon completing the program, graduates will demonstrate proficiency in: producing digital video content, assessing media campaign effectiveness, implementing communication theories in campaign strategies, and customizing messages for target audiences while incorporating feedback.
Degree Requirements. The program mandates completion of at least 36 semester hours. Students lacking adequate undergraduate preparation may need to complete additional foundational courses as determined by their advisory committee, which won't contribute toward the 36-hour requirement.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
A completed Master's, JD, MD, PhD, or other comparable terminal degree with a GPA of 3.0 or higher from a North American accredited institution.
Five years of professional communication-related experience and a 3.0 or higher upperdivision undergraduate GPA from a North American accredited institution.
FSU undergraduate communication majors (main campus) with an upperdivision communication GPA of 3.6 or higher and an overall GPA of 3.6 or higher.
Submit a completed Residency Affidavit. All applicants must submit this form, which is completed online.
Arrange for an official transcript from each college or university attended to be sent to the Office of Admissions. Transcripts may be sent digitally, but must come directly from the institutions attended. An unofficial transcript may be uploaded for the School of Communication for review.
CURRENTLY THE GRE IS NOT REQUIRED FOR ADMISSION
Take the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) and request scores to be sent to FSU. We will accept the general GRE test, including the verbal and quantitative sections, if it was on file with the FSU's Admissions office by January 1, 2003. Otherwise, you must take the new GRE test, which contains verbal, quantitative, and analytical writing. There will be no exceptions to this rule.
An excellent undergraduate academic record, from accredited universities, to include a minimum 3.0 GPA (on a 4.0 scale). In addition, doctoral applicants should have a minimum of a 3.3 in their master's degree work.
Three letters of recommendation.
A personal statement to be evaluated for its clarity of expression, creativity and persuasiveness in arguing that (1) the applicant has the necessary record of preparation and performance to succeed in the program, (2) the applicant's goals can be served by the program's courses and experiences, (3) the program itself can benefit significantly from the applicant's talent and experiences, and (4) the applicant will enrich the diversity of students in his or her program. In making these arguments, please address the following questions specifically:
What are your career goals, that is, what do you plan to be doing in five years and in 10 years?
Why have you chosen to apply to our master's or doctoral program?
What experiences and competencies make you a strong candidate for our program (research skills, computer literacy, teaching experience, awards, etc.)?
A resume or writing sample (optional for master's students
The School of Communication accepts the following tests and minimum scores.
TOEFL IBT- 100, IELTS- 7
Five years of professional communication-related experience and a 3.0 or higher upperdivision undergraduate GPA from a North American accredited institution.
FSU undergraduate communication majors (main campus) with an upperdivision communication GPA of 3.6 or higher and an overall GPA of 3.6 or higher.
Submit a completed Residency Affidavit. All applicants must submit this form, which is completed online.
Arrange for an official transcript from each college or university attended to be sent to the Office of Admissions. Transcripts may be sent digitally, but must come directly from the institutions attended. An unofficial transcript may be uploaded for the School of Communication for review.
CURRENTLY THE GRE IS NOT REQUIRED FOR ADMISSION
Take the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) and request scores to be sent to FSU. We will accept the general GRE test, including the verbal and quantitative sections, if it was on file with the FSU's Admissions office by January 1, 2003. Otherwise, you must take the new GRE test, which contains verbal, quantitative, and analytical writing. There will be no exceptions to this rule.
An excellent undergraduate academic record, from accredited universities, to include a minimum 3.0 GPA (on a 4.0 scale). In addition, doctoral applicants should have a minimum of a 3.3 in their master's degree work.
Three letters of recommendation.
A personal statement to be evaluated for its clarity of expression, creativity and persuasiveness in arguing that (1) the applicant has the necessary record of preparation and performance to succeed in the program, (2) the applicant's goals can be served by the program's courses and experiences, (3) the program itself can benefit significantly from the applicant's talent and experiences, and (4) the applicant will enrich the diversity of students in his or her program. In making these arguments, please address the following questions specifically:
What are your career goals, that is, what do you plan to be doing in five years and in 10 years?
Why have you chosen to apply to our master's or doctoral program?
What experiences and competencies make you a strong candidate for our program (research skills, computer literacy, teaching experience, awards, etc.)?
A resume or writing sample (optional for master's students
The School of Communication accepts the following tests and minimum scores.
TOEFL IBT- 100, IELTS- 7
Tuition
USD
19,993