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USA, Mississippi
Type: College
Location Type: Rural
Founded: 1878
Total Students: 23,086 +
Int. Students: 1,000 +
Main Campus Address
75 B. S. Hood Rd, Mississippi State, MS 39762, United States
Communication & Media Studies
In Communication & Media Studies, we specialize in the theory, critique, and practice of communication. The courses in this concentration equip you to communicate effectively and ethically in diverse contexts. Selecting Communication & Media Studies means you will learn how to navigate and resolve conflict, improve relationships, and coordinate groups from the smallest teams to the largest organizations. You’ll master the methods of crafting creative appeals and analyzing the messages you encounter. The curriculum introduces you to the variety of ways that scholars theorize how communication shapes our society and culture, our shared and individual identities, and the mediated environment in which we live.
A significant advantage of the concentration in Communication & Media Studies is its flexibility: The degree requirements offer multiple options to tailor your coursework to your specific interests, and the degree positions you to be competitive in a variety of careers. Graduates in Communication & Media Studies have pursued jobs in community outreach and engagement, including advocacy work, community organizing, diplomacy, grant writing, non-profit work, politics, and public affairs. The concentration will also prepare you for professional careers in event planning and fundraising, human resources, philanthropy, publishing, sales, and speech and technical writing. We encourage all Communication & Media Studies students to explore internship opportunities during their undergraduate work in these areas as well.
4-Year Bachelor's Degree
15 Days
Full-Time
48 Months
Intake Month/Year | Intake Status | |
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jun 2025 | Closed | |
aug 2025 | Closed | |
jan 2026 | Open |
*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Check program website for more information about funding options.
Academic Scholarships
Scholarship Information: The General Scholarship Application (GSA) opens on October 1st. The priority date for entering freshmen to submit the GSA is December 1st. The priority date for transfers is March 1st.For most academic, leadership and service scholarships students will need to maintain a 3.0*.
GPA requirements for maintaining MSU scholarships are based on eligibility according to specific scholarship awards, details, and requirements stated by each individual scholarship.
Amount/ Range: No specific Amount .
Optional Practical Training or OPT is a period during which students, who have completed their degrees in the USA, are permitted to work for one year on a student visa by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). OPT allows students to work for up to 3 years and develop real-world skills to survive in the competitive jobs market.
It is temporary employment for a period of 12-months that is directly related to the major area of study of an F-1 student. Eligible students have the option to apply for OPT employment authorization before completing their academic studies and/or after completing their academic studies.
A student can participate in three types of Optional Practical Training (OPT):
Program Level: Master's Degree
Duration: 24 months
Tuition Fee: CAD 28,586
English Requirement: IELTS TOEFL
Work Permit:
Outreach, A Student Referral Program by Canam
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