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- 1. Interested in gaining expertise and knowledge in the field of mass communication at the very highest level? Choose from among our graduate programs to prepare you for careers in research, teaching or high-level industry positions in the field of mass communication. The Doctor of Philosophy in mass communications prepares students for careers in teaching and research in higher education and for research and management positions with mass media organizations. The program provides flexibiliy to tailor students’ coursework to their particular career goals. The Master of Mass Communication is a 36-credit hour program designed for students who want the skills and knowledge for a career in the professional world. The M.M.C. program emphasizes the management and practical skills needed to succeed as a communications professional. The program includes a semester-long practicum experience working in a mass media organization. A thesis is not required for this program. The Master of Arts is designed primarily for students who wish to pursue a doctoral degree or a career as a research professional. The M.A. is a traditional academic program involving a minimum of 30 semester hours of coursework, including a six-hour thesis. The Certificate of Graduate Study in Health Communication is an 18-hour post-bachelor’s program. The Certificate is administered jointly by the Department of Health Promotion, Education, and Behavior, the School of Journalism and Mass Communications, and the School of Library and Information Science. The Mass Communication and Law degree program is designed for students who intend to become media law attorneys or for students intending to become mass media professionals who want a legal background. This program will allow students to complete the Master of Mass Communication and Juris Doctorate degrees in four years rather than the customary five years if pursuing both degrees separately. The University of South Carolina is an equal opportunity institution.
- 2. Welcome to Our New Home In Fall 2015 the School of Journalism and Mass Communications will move to an innovative new building designed for a 21st century communications program. Located in the historic heart of the USC campus, the facility will be an inviting atmosphere for teaching, learning and media research. Mass communications graduate students will enjoy their own graduate education suite, just steps away from the school’s rooftop garden, where students can study or meet with classmates while enjoying the South Carolina sunshine. Ph. D. Admission Guidelines To apply you’ll need: • Completed online application • Official GRE score • Official academic transcript • Three letters of recommendation, including at least two from academic references • Statement of purpose • Résumé showing professional and/or academic experience • Completed master’s degree required at the point of enrollment • Writing sample(s) Application deadlines: Contact Us: Dr. Andrea Tanner Interim Associate Director of Graduate Studies Phone: 803-777-6827 Email: atanner@sc.edu Dr. Tom Klipstine Interim Master of Mass Communication Coordinator Phone: 803-777-4002 Email: klipstine@sc.edu Sandra Hughes Graduate Student Services Director Phone: 803-777-5166 Email: hughes-sandra@ sc.edu Visit us online at: www.sc.edu/mcis January 15th November 1st MASTER’S SPRING ADMISSION July 1st MASTER’S FALL ADMISSION Ph. D. FALL ADMISSION Master’s Admission Guidelines To apply you’ll need: • Completed online application • Official GRE score • Official academic transcript • Three letters of recommendation, including at least one from an academic reference • Statement of Objectives, explaining why you are applying • Résumé • Optional: Graduate Assistantship application • TOEFL required for all non-native English speakers (Masters and Ph.D)