Master of Arts in Telecommunications
38 credits
Admission requirements
Students may enter the MA in telecommunications program only during fall semester of each academic year. Applicants must meet the admission requirements of the Graduate School.
In addition, applicants must demonstrate proficiency in (1) written communication; (2) visual communication; and (3) relevant computer skills. Proficiency will be demonstrated via submission of a portfolio upon application to the program. At minimum, this portfolio should contain: (1) a cover letter that introduces and explains the contents of the portfolio; (2) an original 1,500-word academic, creative, and/or professional writing sample; (3) an original project that emphasizes skill in visual communication (e.g., Web page design, graphic design, publication design, broadcast design, theatrical design, architectural design); and (4) a list of computer applications with which the applicant is fluent (above basic e-mailing and word-processing applications). Applicants may include other items that are relevant to telecommunications such as technical experience.
Required Courses
Choose one of the following:
| TCOM 660 | Intercultural Immersion | 3 |
| TCOM 669 | Professional Experience | 1 |
| Total Credits: | 1-3 |
Research methods, 3 credits from
| PR 680 | Jour Mass Comm Research Meth | 3 |
| TCOM 602 | Digital Storytelling 2 | 3 |
| Total Credits: | 3 |
Research requirement, 6 credits from
Design requirement, 6 credits from
Production and applications, 9-11 credits from
Total Credits: 38
Other courses that meet the student’s needs may be substituted, assuming that the student meets the course prerequisites and is preapproved by the program coordinator. Courses from English, history, theatre, marketing, art, music technology, architecture, and the Teachers College may be particularly useful supplements to the study of telecommunications.