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Communications, Journalism, and Media Studies

Shape the way people around the world share information and push the possibilities of what and how we communicate. Pursuing an advanced degree focused on communications, journalism, and media studies may lead to a career as a multimedia journalist, digital media designer, content strategist, researcher, or professor.

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Master of Arts Media, Culture, and Communication

The MA degree trains agile researchers to think critically from diverse perspectives about changing industries, technologies, and cultures. You will work closely with our diverse and renowned media studies faculty. Our research and curriculum foreground the study of global media and culture, digital media and new technologies, media history and theory, visual culture, race, and politics.

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Master of Arts in Media, Culture, and Communication

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Careers and alumni, is this program right for you.

While our department's graduate courses are primarily theoretical, the Media, Culture, and Communication curriculum is flexible, allowing electives from across the University to align with your personal academic and professional trajectories.

Situated in the heart of Greenwich Village, we capitalize on New York's media and cultural eminence. With frequent guest lectures and public events, MCC serves as an intellectual hub for visiting scholars, artists, activists, and media experts.

Graduates of MCC's media studies master's build careers as astute analyzers of the global media landscape. Alumni find themselves well positioned for careers at the intersections of media, culture, and tech — ranging from research to creative, strategy to policy. Those who pursue doctoral study enroll in top-tier PhD programs.

• You'll benefit from the MCC Alumni Network as a student, and be part of this vast community after you graduate.
• Our active MCC Alumni Council will invite you to events throughout the year.
• As a student, you can apply to our MCC Alumni Mentor Program .
• And in our MCC Alumni Masterclass series, you'll learn from alums of the program about the industry applications of your intellectual studies.

The MA in Media, Culture, and Communication offers a theoretical foundation for examining global media within political, social, and cultural contexts. We do not provide practical training in media production, publicity or marketing. MCC MA students can use some of their electives to enroll in such classes elsewhere at NYU, but those seeking a purely practice-based degree should consider applying to the School of Professional Studies' MS in Integrated Marketing  or MS in Public Relations , or Tisch's MA in Interactive Media .

Review our  FAQs  to learn more about our media studies degree program. 

Areas of Study

The MA program offers five research areas, which operate as guiding frameworks for intellectual inquiry across the Department.

Frequently Asked Questions

Read answers to questions commonly asked by prospective students of the Media, Culture, and Communication MA program.

Student Experience

Learn about the MA graduate student community in the Department of Media, Culture, and Communication.

MCC Internship Program

Media, Culture, and Communication undergraduates of Junior or Senior standing and MA students are eligible to intern for credit. Search our internship database of available positions.

Media, Culture, and Communication faculty research and teach on media topics spanning the globe — from East and South Asia to Western Europe, the Americas, and Africa.

MCC Alumni Mentor Program

Our mentor program pairs Media, Culture, and Communication alumni with Seniors and MA students.

Review our FAQs . If you have additional questions, please contact us at [email protected] .

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At the NYU Journalism Institute, we prepare independent voices.

NYU’s Arthur L. Carter Journalism Institute is for the curious , the restless investigators , the ones who never stop asking why .

They are guided by award-winning faculty who are major players in the industry, a diverse team whose talents and accomplishments have put them at the top of their field. NYU Journalism students experience their dedication firsthand, as they thrive in an environment that combines rigorous classroom learning with professional internships to produce inquisitive, career-ready journalists.

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Our Online Master’s in Journalism Brings the City to You

Students in NYU’s American Journalism Online Master’s Degree program report from wherever they are, as they learn from the nation’s top journalists and gain (virtual) access to all the New York City media industry has to offer.

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Our faculty are drawn from the top working journalists in the United States. They represent every aspect of the field, from science reporting to cultural criticism, and work across print, digital, and audio platforms.

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The most powerful part of NYU journalism has been the human connections and the community that supports me at every step. If I face challenges or big decisions, I know the people at NYU journalism—professors, career services, alumni, and former classmates—will be there to help me and to cheer me on.

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Career Services at NYU Journalism was absolutely the deciding factor for me in choosing this over other colleges. They were able to give me realistic and specific answers when I asked how they could help me find the kind of job I wanted to build my career.

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I choose NYU for so many reasons — but also because of its proximity to some of the best stories and internship opportunities in the world. I was born and raised here in New York, and grew up witnessing the truth in the phrase "if you can make it here you can make it anywhere." It seemed like a no-brainer.

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I loved the community feel at NYU Journalism. Everyone was always eager to help out when it came to career advice, feedback on my reporter reel, or just learning the ropes when it came to storytelling. I also loved how my professors had successful careers in news outside of teaching.

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The Arthur L. Carter Journalism Institute offers many outstanding publishing platforms for its students and faculty. Among them are PressThink, Jay Rosen’s take on the media industry, and First Amendment Watch, which covers the many free speech and press conflicts going on today. Others like Pavement Pieces, The Click, and ScienceLine are associated with specific graduate concentrations. Still others are platforms for specific classes or for ambitious class reporting trips. They add up to many opportunities to publish outstanding work.

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2023 SHERP Graduates Calli McMurray and Gina Jiménez-Rios Win Awards from the Association of Health Care Journalists

McMurray’s story was published in the Texas Observer, while Jiménez-Rios’ was published in The 19th and KFF Health News.

Shayla Love, a contributor the The Guardian and Psyche, has been named the winner of NYU Journalism’s Matthew Power Literary Reporting Award.

Love, the tenth winner of the annual award, is the first to hold a bachelor’s degree from NYU (in journalism and art history). She will use the grant to pursue a story on non-traditional, and controversial, pathways to develop new medications and health treatments.

Prof. Rachel L. Swarns Elected to the American Academy of Arts & Sciences

The Academy, founded in 1780, honors exceptional scholars elected through an extensive process, and sponsors academic research endeavors. Prof. Swarns was elected to Class V – Leadership, Policy, and Communications, under Section 1 - Journalism, Media, and Communications.

NewsDoc alum Giorgio Ghiotto won the Non Fiction Series student Emmy for his thesis documentary, Wings of Dust

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Public Relations and Corporate Communication (MS)

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When it comes to acquiring a quality graduate education—one that broadens the mind and delivers the skills necessary to succeed in a market driven economy—the NYU School of Professional Studies Master of Science. in Public Relations and Corporate Communication is at the forefront of anticipating the needs of its students and the continually evolving public relations industry it serves to innovate. The faculty consists of leading industry executives, influential thought leaders, and entrepreneurs from an array of growing business sectors. Students benefit from the research, hands-on work in the field, and the industry connections from our expert faculty members in public relations, corporate communication, and marketing. The program is designed to meet the needs of both working professionals and full-time students, and it can be completed in two years of full-time study or in up to five years of part-time study.

The Master of Science in Public Relations and Corporate Communication is a 42-credit program with a core curriculum focused on written communication and presentation skills, ethics, law, social media strategies, research methodologies, and regulatory practices. In addition to an opportunity to complete an internship, students also are given the chance to produce a practicum project in which they prepare, present, and potentially launch a detailed communication plan that meets a real need for an industry organization.

All applicants to the School of Professional Studies (SPS) are required to submit the  general application requirements , which include:

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• Statement of Purpose
• Degree Requirements
• Recommendations
• Kira Talent Assessment
• Degree-Specific Requirements
• English Language Assessment
• Pearson Versant English Placement Test
• International Transcript Evaluation
• International Student Visa Requirements

See  degree specific application requirements for instructions specific to this program.

Program Requirements

Public relations management, corporate and organizational communication.

The program requires the completion of 42 credits, comprised of the following:

Concentrations

Within each concentration, students must complete a series of four courses (12 credits) and an additional 3 courses (9 credits) of concentration elective credits.

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Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the program, graduates will:

• Demonstrate writing ability applicable to a career in public relations and corporate communication.
• Use critical thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills to strategize and solve public relations and corporate communication issues in today's media landscape.
• Create presentations and projects that detail why public relations and corporate communication is an integral part of any integrated program.
• Compare public relations and corporate communication to advertising and marketing, showcasing advantages and benefits to any media plan.
• Gain the ability to impart and leverage information to key audiences.
• Develop strategic approach to partnering with organizational leadership.
• Successfully negotiate relationship-building with internal and external stakeholders.
• Analyze contributing factors in a crisis or significant organizational change.
• Thoughtfully shape, through fact, reason, and consistent argumentation, how an entity communicates with its publics.
• Implement sound ethical and regulatory decisions when managing an organization’s reputation and publics.
• Demonstrate professional-level proficiency in essential public relations and corporate communication skills.
• Formulate arguments, decisions, issues, and opportunities as it relates to key themes in public relations and corporate communications.
• Explain implications in perception, reputation, transparency, trust, and communication, key themes in the public relations and corporate communication profession.
• Formulate a sound hypothesis uncovering a new idea or solution in public relations and corporate communication.
• Write a comprehensive paper to contribute to the field of public relations and corporate communication.

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School of professional studies policies.

University-wide policies can be found on the New York University Policy pages .

Additional academic policies can be found on the  School of Professional Studies academic policy pag e . 

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Degree structure.

CORE CURRICULUM:  Core public relations and corporate communication courses serve to hone your public relations writing skills, ground you in the latest social media strategies, and build your research capabilities,  In addition, they provide a strong foundation in communications ethics, law, and regulations. The practicum course consists of in-depth work on a case study in PR and/or corporate communication. The capstone course is your final project, marking the culmination of your master’s degree studies.

CONCENTRATIONS:  Concentrations in Public Relations Management and Corporate and Organizational Communication build upon the core curriculum and provide deeply specialized knowledge in your area of interest. Please see concentration pages for full details on study options.

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Core requirements.

The degree is a 42-credit program consisting of a required set of core courses (21-credits) and the selected concentration (21-credits).

Core Curriculum

Students are required to take all of the following courses.

• PRCC1-GC1010 Communications Ethics, Law & Regulation 3
• PRCC1-GC1020 Public Relations Writing Seminar I 3
• PRCC1-GC1030 Public Relations Writing Seminar II 3
• PRCC1-GC1070 Social Media for Public Relations Professionals 3
• PRCC1-GC1080 Practicum 3
• PRCC1-GC1900 Research Process & Methodology 3
• PRCC1-GC4000 Capstone 3

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MS in Public Relations and Corporate Communciation concentrations build the PR and communication skills that enhance your résumé and increase your career options. Choose from one of two degree concentrations.

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The NYU SPS Admissions team carefully weighs each component of your application during the admissions review process to evaluate your ability to benefit from and contribute to the dynamic learning environment and the challenging curriculum that the NYU School of Professional Studies offers.

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With one of the nation's premier doctoral programs in Communication, the Annenberg School is a tight-knit, supportive community of scholars committed to advancing knowledge of our media environment.

Founded through the generosity and vision of publisher, diplomat, and philanthropist Walter Annenberg, the Annenberg School for Communication is devoted to furthering our understanding of the role of communication in public life through research, education, and service. Our five-year doctoral program has a strong reputation as one of the best in Communication, based on Annenberg’s unparalleled combination of world-class faculty , students , and alumni , as well as access to the larger intellectual and cultural resources of the University of Pennsylvania and Philadelphia .

In an inherently interdisciplinary field, Annenberg researchers are engaged with a spectrum of topics related to health, politics, media systems, networks and digital culture, journalism, race and gender, and more, using both qualitative and quantitative methodologies.

Our Ph.D. program allows students to tailor a curriculum to suit their specific interests, and provides them the financial resources to launch their academic career. 

In addition to a full tuition waiver, our students currently receive an annual stipend as well as a budget for research and travel and health insurance for all five years.

Annenberg is the smallest of the 12 schools at Penn, and it functions as close-knit community of scholars whose doors are always open to one another. Our students also appreciate our staff , who routinely go above and beyond to support them.

Please note that we do not have a standalone master’s degree program at this time. All students are admitted directly into the doctoral program.

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Our graduate faculty is at the heart of the school. Their innovative work, often in collaboration with students, pushes the field of Communication forward.

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Prateekshit Pandey works with the Communication Neuroscience Lab to study how the brain reacts to humor. 

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A University of Wyoming graduate student in the Division of Communication Disorders has used innovative technology to create a three-dimensional physical model of a human larynx to aid in the study of vocal anatomy and physiology.

Kimberly Quincy, a first-year graduate student from Willow, Alaska, used Tinkercad, an online software program, to conceptualize and craft the manipulable 3D human larynx. She recently was featured as a presenter at UW’s PokeBot V6.02, an interdisciplinary event sponsored by the Make-IT Makerspace in the UW Information Technology Center that showcases creative and innovative students doing “the unexpected with technology.”

The larynx, commonly referred to as a person’s voice box, is located in the neck and performs several important functions. This organ is involved in breathing, swallowing and the ability to talk and make sounds. When the larynx isn’t working properly or has been injured, this can greatly impact quality of life. Such disorders are a focus of research conducted by UW’s Division of Communication Disorders, part of the College of Health Sciences.

Quincy’s advanced model demonstrates the dynamic movement of vocal folds in response to the manipulation of other structures within the larynx. By seeing a tangible representation of this movement, students learning about voice disorders can gain a clear visualization of the mechanisms at play and actively engage in manipulating vocal pitch, thereby enhancing their understanding of the physiological process.

“Initially, I greatly lacked knowledge in the 3D world. However, every hurdle I faced throughout this project became an opportunity for learning,” Quincy says. “Ultimately, this project enriched my understanding of human anatomy and the mechanics of vocal fold movement.”

Quincy’s faculty mentor, Assistant Professor Zoe Kriegel, plans to develop an open educational resource based on this newly conceptualized model to benefit future students studying vocal anatomy and physiology.

Kriegel’s research investigates the effects of competing demands on speech for people with and without Parkinson’s disease. Her work uses challenging speaking contexts, including dual-tasking, mental manipulation and cognitive-linguistic interference, to examine changes in speech production during complex tasks. Ongoing work aims to characterize speech acoustics, kinematics and facial muscle activity patterns for people with and without Parkinson’s disease to inform clinical assessment and treatment decisions. Additionally, she teaches graduate students in the areas of motor speech and voice disorders.

“It can be challenging for graduate students to understand the relationships between the moving parts in the larynx,” Kriegel says. “Kimberly’s work has created the first 3D printed, movable laryngeal model to support instruction on pitch control with the voice. In the future, this model will be developed into an open educational resource so that anyone can freely access and print this model to use it in their own classrooms.”

Professor Mark Guiberson, director of the Division of Communication Disorders, expresses a similar view on the innovations in education provided to students in the division -- and the positive outcomes for clients they will interact with.

“Kimberly’s 3D larynx model is an example of the innovative teaching and learning that we strive for in the Division of Communication Disorders,” Guiberson says. “This project exemplifies the spirit of creativity in approaching our work with individuals with communication and other challenges. It’s also just cool.”

Learn more about the Division of Communication Disorders by visiting www.uwyo.edu/comdis/index.html .

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With more than 1,600 undergraduate, graduate and professional students, the college is dedicated to training the health and wellness workforce of Wyoming and conducting high-quality research and community engagement, with a particular focus on rural and frontier populations.