MS in Media and Strategic Communications
The Media and Strategic Communications masters program is a 30 hour, non-thesis track with 18 hours required and electives restricted mainly to graduate courses within the department. Capstone course, JMC 690, is a research or professional project in selected area of mass communications. This degree prepares students for careers in advertising, branding, broadcasting, communications, journalism, marketing, publishing, public administration, public relations, social media management, and more. This degree is available 100% online.
Cultivating creative minds. Leading critical thought.
Murray State University鈥檚 Journalism and Mass Communications graduate programs seek students who want to be strategic communicators and thinkers. The Master鈥檚 of Science Media and Strategic Communications will help you find your place in the world of communication. Our mission is to train industry leaders and global scholars.
Career Opportunities
A degree in media and strategic communications provides great versatility in numerous sectors. Career options include, but are not limited to:
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Director of Community Relations
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Public Relations Manager
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Communications Coordinator
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Media Specialist
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Event Planner / Coordinator
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Public Affairs Specialist
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Director of Development
Testimonials
"As a full-time working journalist and mother, I can't say enough about my experience as a graduate student at Murray State University. The professors spend extra time accommodating students like me who are earning their advanced degrees while working full time. My advisers gave me personal attention and walked me through all of the courses needed to finish a master's degree in a manageable timeframe. Not only did I earn my master's degree, but the curriculum helped me become an even better journalist and researcher. I'm grateful for my time at Murray State and would highly recommend it to other working professionals who are applying to graduate school."
鈥淚 had a great experience as a master鈥檚 degree student at Murray State University. The university provides a personable atmosphere that helps you get personal attention from your professors and feel that you are part of the Murray State community. Due to the small size of the department and classes, students have greater engagement and collaboration with fellow students and faculty members. The faculty members鈥� doors were always open for students to discuss their concerns or ideas, which helped me in developing my area of interest. Feeling belonged to the college has ease my experience as an international students and helped me be more motivated to work hard. The diverse area of interest of the faculty members provided a great experience for the graduate students to be exposed to different area of interest from different perspectives.鈥�
Requirements for Admission
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Master's degree or doctoral-level degree from an accredited institution OR
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Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and a minimum 2.75 GPA OR
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Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and a minimum 2.50 GPA and a minimum total GRE score of 288 with a minimum verbal score of 145
For domestic applicants with a GPA below 2.50 who have the necessary exam score described above, and whose case includes exceptional circumstances, a candidate review by the admissions committee may occur on a case-by-case basis. In such exceptional cases, the admissions committee will review whether a candidate has significant high-level work experience or qualifications, and at least five years have passed since the bachelor's degree was earned.
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