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| The Department of Mass Communications offers a graduate program leading to the Master of Science degree in mass communications. The program provides advanced study both theoretical and pragmatic in nature for students who plan to work directly in the mass media or who are seeking preparation for a doctoral program. |
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| The mission of our program is to prepare students for the changing role of mass communication in our society by developing critical skills and applying those skills to the collection, organization and communication of information through the public media. Our curriculum is designed to foster analytical thinking, theoretical sophistication and a sensitive understanding of the interrelationships between technological, economic, cultural, ethical and political issues of mass communication and society. Beyond these objectives, the program also seeks to prepare its graduates to contribute to the betterment of their environment. See "Master’s in Mass Comm" for more details. |