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The Master of Science in Communication and Media is an advanced degree designed for media professionals and recent baccalaureate graduates who plan careers as mass media practitioners. The program emphasizes the application of technology and new media delivery systems in the evolving mass media environment.
Curriculum
The curriculum seeks a balance of theory and practice by incorporating a substantive foundation of mass communication theory, research, law, and history with multiple layers of practical application in content production and delivery.
The interdisciplinary nature of the degree permits students who have undergraduate degrees in a variety of majors to enter the program without penalty. Students without an undergraduate degree in a media related discipline might be required to complete a limited number of lower level courses.
The M.S. in Communication and Media is made up of 30 credit hours of academic courses and 6 credit hours of a creative project or thesis. The creative project/thesis is determined and evaluated by the candidate's graduate committee. M.S. graduate committees are composed of the candidate's major professor and two members of the graduate faculty.
(See admission requirements at bottom.)
COM 500 -- Mass Communication Theory
COM 505 -- Mass Communication History
COM 510 -- Mass Communication Technology
COM 515 -- Mass Communication Law and Regulation
COM 520 -- Mass Communication Research Methods
COM 525 -- International Mass Communication
COM 540 -- Topics in Mass Communication I
COM 545 -- Topics in Mass Communication II
COM 560 -- Graduate Media Practicum I
COM 565 -- Graduate Media Practicum II
COM 590 -- Creative Project/Thesis Seminar I
COM 595 -- Creative Project/Thesis Seminar II
Students have the option to complete a creative project or a thesis. The project/thesis must adhere to the guidelines established by the College of International Communication.
The creative project offers candidates an opportunity and the means to demonstrate the acquisition, mastery, and integration of knowledge and skills in mass communication. Students are expected to select a creative project that fits professional and career objectives.
The thesis is an original work conducted with scholarly rigor. The work must demonstrate the mastery of research skills and be theoretically significant. Students who wish to pursue doctoral studies are encouraged to choose the thesis option.
Grading of the Creative Project/Thesis
All projects/theses must be completed within one year of the date of the accepted proposal. The creative project will culminate in a public screening and the thesis project in an oral defense. The creative project/thesis will be graded on a pass/fail basis. In the event of a failing grade, students can resubmit their work within 90 days of the decision.
Completion of the Creative Project/Thesis
Upon successful completion of the creative project/thesis, the student must submit 2 copies, one for the university library and one for the College of International Communication.
COM 500 MASS COMMUNICATION THEORY 3 CREDITS
Comparison of theories of mass communication. Also examines history and development of interdisciplinary theories about the mass media processes and effects as well as roles, functions, and consequences of mass communication in society.
COM 505 MASS COMMUNICATION HISTORY 3 CREDITS
An examination of the historical development and cross-media influence in mass communication. Students study the creation, adoption, and evolution of newspapers, books, magazines, radio, film, television, cable media, and the Internet.
COM 510 MASS COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY 3 CREDITS
Studies the development, implementation, role, and impact of technology in mass communication with a focus on emergent technologies and how they are adopted by the mass media.
COM 515 MASS COMMUNICATION LAW AND REGULATION 3 CREDITS
Examines the development and impact of mass communication law, including the international and domestic regulation of the electronic media.
COM 520 MASS COMMUNICATION RESEARCH METHODS 3 CREDITS
Introduces students to the research process, planning, and design. Focuses on methods most relevant to mass communication, including experimental design, content analysis, and survey research. Historical development of mass communication studies in social sciences, humanities, and legal areas.
COM 525 INTERNATIONAL MASS COMMUNICATION 3 CREDITS
This course addresses two areas of international mass communication: A comparative analysis of mass media systems across national borders and an examination of international media systems and services. Students study the relevance of journalism and mass communication in international affairs.
COM 540 TOPICS IN MASS COMMUNICATION I 3 CREDITS
Specialized course on a variable topic relevant to the study of mass communication. Topics may include advertising, public relations, journalism, film, broadcasting, media delivery systems, media management, and emergent media technologies.
COM 545 TOPICS IN MASS COMMUNICATION II 3 CREDITS
Specialized course on a variable topic relevant to the study of mass communication. Topics may include advertising, public relations, journalism, film, broadcasting, media delivery systems, emergent media technologies.
COM 560 GRADUATE MEDIA PRACTICUM I 3 CREDITS
Provides an opportunity for students to apply theoretical concepts to the process of mass communication. Working in small groups, students identify an area in media utilization and develop and apply procedures that enhance or facilitate the mass communication process. Students present progress reports and defend program activities and decisions.
COM 565 GRADUATE MEDIA PRACTICUM II 3 CREDITS
Provides an opportunity for students to apply theoretical concepts to the process of mass communication. Working individually, students identify an area in media utilization and develop and apply procedures that enhance or facilitate the mass communication process. Students present progress reports and defend program activities and decisions.
COM 590 CREATIVE PROJECT/THESIS SEMINAR I 3 CREDITS
Under the guidance of course instructor and creative project committee, students complete preparation of their project proposal.
COM 595 CREATIVE PROJECT/THESIS SEMINAR II 3 CREDITS
Enrollment in this course is required for the final term and completion of all degree requirements. Credits are conferred upon successful completion/defense of the creative project.
Admission requirements
1. Bachelor's degree from an accredited or internationally listed college
or university.
2. GRE score of 1000 or above, GMAT score of 450 or above, or MAT score of 40
or above.
3. Two current letters of recommendation.
4. Current resume.
5. Statement of professional goals.
6. Official transcripts from academic institutions students attended.
Contact Information
For additional information on the graduate
program, contact:
Dr. Valeria Fabj, graduate coordinator at: vfabj@lynn.edu
Ms. Sharon Robinson at: srobinson@lynn.edu.
Lynn College of International Communication
Lynn University
3601 North Military Trail
Boca Raton, FL 33431