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Graduate Programs

Explore the wide variety of ways in which messages are communicated throughout society. Our programs prepare you for successful careers in public relations, strategic communication, health communication, film/video production, international and intercultural communication, and academic research in contexts as broad as business, government, education and non-profit organizations.

As a media, film & journalism studies graduate student, you will also have access to our internship program, a unique extension of the classroom that allows you to gain experience and make connections that can benefit you after graduation.

Select from a diverse and innovative set of graduate programs. All of these programs offer you not only the skills necessary to succeed in the communications field, but the perspective to do so as an ethically informed and socially aware communicator.

Master of Arts in Media, Film & Journalism Studies

Students pursuing the Master of Arts in Media, Film & Journalism Studies can choose from two program options:

Master of Science in Strategic Communication (Public Relations)

The Master of Science in Strategic Communication is designed for students who want to build their skills or increase their understanding of the latest developments in the field of public relations.

Interdisciplinary Programs

Master of Arts in International and Intercultural Communication

The Master of Arts in International and Intercultural Communication is offered through an interdisciplinary partnership between two large and active units, the Department of Media, Film & Journalism Studies and the Josef Korbel School of International Studies. Students are able to choose from the breadth of coursework available in these two schools, while developing their own specific areas of concentration.

Master of Arts in Emergent Digital Practices

In Fall 2012, the Digital Media Studies program and the Electronic Media Arts & Design program will combine to form a new program entitled Emergent Digital Practices. The new program will offer undergraduate BA and BFA majors as well as graduate MA and MFA degrees. Prospective students can find more information on the BA, BFA, MA and MFA options for the program here. Existing students in the Digital Media Studies program can find program information here: dms.du.edu.