East Lansing,
MI,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA in Advertising and Public Relations- Media and Information Studies in East Lansing United States | Michigan State University
Michigan State University
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East Lansing United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
30,663
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
18 months
The Graduate Specialization in Media and Information Studies, offered through the College of Communication Arts and Sciences, enables students to engage in advanced academic work preparing them for teaching or research careers in advertising, journalism, public relations, telecommunications, information studies, or media. This specialization serves as an optional component for students pursuing master's or doctoral degrees at Michigan State University. Courses counting toward the specialization may fulfill degree requirements upon approval from the student's home department and college. Prospective participants should meet with the specialization's graduate advisor in the College of Communication Arts and Sciences. Admission requires a written application and submission of a study plan before enrollment in the specialization.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
All Official Transcripts. Bachelor Degree is required for Admission.
Official and original transcripts and degree certification documents from all colleges attended. Applicants must have completed the minimum of a 4-year bachelors program. NOTE: For applicants submitting materials from China, please see detailed information below.
TOEFL or IELT test scores (TOEFL is preferred) for international students. The department requires a minimum TOEFL of 100 IBT with no subscores below 22, or a 237 CBT with no subscores below 22, or a 580 PBT with no subscores below 55. IELT scores must have minimum of 7.0 with no subscores below 6.5. Provisional admission may be considered with a score of 6.5 with no subscores below 6.0. Reported scores must be no older than 2 years.
Three letters of recommendation from people who can describe applicant's potential for success in graduate school (no special forms required).
An academic statement of goals for graduate study and professional career. The academic statement should clearly identify the degree for which the student is applying and why MSU and that degree is a good fit.
A personal statement that discusses any obstacles the applicant overcame and/or other personal factors of interest.
A personal resume.
Statement of Financial Proof (International applicants only).
Admission is determined by an evaluation of the complete application materials. Students with grade-point averages below 3.25 in the last two years of their undergraduate work must present evidence of special merit through professional experience or extracurricular activities.
Official and original transcripts and degree certification documents from all colleges attended. Applicants must have completed the minimum of a 4-year bachelors program. NOTE: For applicants submitting materials from China, please see detailed information below.
TOEFL or IELT test scores (TOEFL is preferred) for international students. The department requires a minimum TOEFL of 100 IBT with no subscores below 22, or a 237 CBT with no subscores below 22, or a 580 PBT with no subscores below 55. IELT scores must have minimum of 7.0 with no subscores below 6.5. Provisional admission may be considered with a score of 6.5 with no subscores below 6.0. Reported scores must be no older than 2 years.
Three letters of recommendation from people who can describe applicant's potential for success in graduate school (no special forms required).
An academic statement of goals for graduate study and professional career. The academic statement should clearly identify the degree for which the student is applying and why MSU and that degree is a good fit.
A personal statement that discusses any obstacles the applicant overcame and/or other personal factors of interest.
A personal resume.
Statement of Financial Proof (International applicants only).
Admission is determined by an evaluation of the complete application materials. Students with grade-point averages below 3.25 in the last two years of their undergraduate work must present evidence of special merit through professional experience or extracurricular activities.
Tuition
USD
30,663