Brookings,
SD,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA in Communication and Media Studies in Brookings United States | South Dakota State University
South Dakota State University
|
Brookings United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
13,081
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
18 months
The Master of Arts in Communication and Media Studies is a comprehensive graduate program designed for students holding a bachelor's degree in communication, media studies, or similar fields. The curriculum focuses on blending academic and practical perspectives to analyze, produce, and assess messages in various contexts. Foundational courses address key theories and methodologies in communication and media studies, examine multi-platform messaging, and provide hands-on training in specialized areas like corporate communication, media regulations, and educational messaging.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
Have an undergraduate degree in Communication Studies Media Studies Journalism Public Relations Advertising Marketing or related program
GRE Not required
TOEFL 100 Internet-based
TOEFL Essentials 10.5
IELTS 7.0
GPA 3.0 undergraduate GPA
The School of COJO requires higher English proficiency scores than the minimum set by the SDSU Graduate School International applicants must achieve a minimum TOEFL score of 600 paper-based or 100 Internet-based TOEFL Essentials score of 10.5 or an IELTS score of 7.0
A professional academic transcript evaluation for degrees earned outside the United States This requirement cannot be waived unless your highest degree was earned or will be earned in the US prior to enrollment at SDSU
If you are completing your bachelors degree at the time of application you may submit an incomplete evaluation If you are accepted a complete transcript andor evaluation with completed degree will be required by the end of your first semester of coursework
Official US transcripts where a degree is earned or will be earned and official US transcripts where graduate level coursework has been taken
Application materials
ResumeCV
Writing sample max 5 pages
Cover letter max 2 pages that addresses
Interest in graduate work in communication media studies
How this degree will advance professional goals
Preparation for success in advanced studies in communication and media studies
GRE Not required
TOEFL 100 Internet-based
TOEFL Essentials 10.5
IELTS 7.0
GPA 3.0 undergraduate GPA
The School of COJO requires higher English proficiency scores than the minimum set by the SDSU Graduate School International applicants must achieve a minimum TOEFL score of 600 paper-based or 100 Internet-based TOEFL Essentials score of 10.5 or an IELTS score of 7.0
A professional academic transcript evaluation for degrees earned outside the United States This requirement cannot be waived unless your highest degree was earned or will be earned in the US prior to enrollment at SDSU
If you are completing your bachelors degree at the time of application you may submit an incomplete evaluation If you are accepted a complete transcript andor evaluation with completed degree will be required by the end of your first semester of coursework
Official US transcripts where a degree is earned or will be earned and official US transcripts where graduate level coursework has been taken
Application materials
ResumeCV
Writing sample max 5 pages
Cover letter max 2 pages that addresses
Interest in graduate work in communication media studies
How this degree will advance professional goals
Preparation for success in advanced studies in communication and media studies
Tuition
USD
13,081