Graduate Programs

College of Journalism and Mass Communications

Graduate Programs

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August 26
Next Start Date
$357*
Cost Per Credit
3 ​start dates
Per Year

Investing in a Big Ten graduate degree strengthens your credentials for the rapidly evolving journalism and mass communications industries. Set yourself apart from the competition through applicable courses, expert faculty and a flexible program. No test scores required for admission. With a focus on industry relevance, our programs continuously evolve, ensuring a customizable graduate journey. Create your future through applicable courses, expert faculty and flexible programs.

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Fuel Your Career with Purposeful Curriculum

 Choose from two master's specializations—Integrated Media and Communication or Professional Journalism—or a graduate certificate in PR & Social Media. Our expert faculty bridge research and practice, empowering you to advance or change your career with cutting-edge knowledge and skills.

Master's Specializations

Graduate Certificates

Master's Specialization

Integrated Media Communications

A Big Ten master's degree in integrated media communication strengthens your credentials for the rapidly growing advertising and public relations industries. Set yourself apart from the competition through applicable courses, expert faculty and a flexible program.

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Master's Specialization

Professional Journalism

A Big Ten master's degree in professional journalism reinforces your credentials while making you a more marketable job candidate. Learn how to produce and analyze multi-platform news in an ever-changing media landscape.

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Graduate Certificate

PR & Social Media

A Big Ten graduate certificate in Public Relations and Social Media will help you build your skills on new communications platforms all while advancing your career and making you more valuable in your workplace. This certificate is completely online, and requires you to complete only four courses. If you decide to pursue a full Master of Arts degree after the certificate, you're already a third of the way there.

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Application Deadlines

Fall (August) Start

Priority Admission: July 1
Admission Deadline: August 7

Spring (January) Start

Priority Admission: November 1
Admission Deadline: January 5

Summer (May) Start

Priority Admission: April 1
Admission Deadline: April 26

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