Mass Communication
...e cultures and groups. The communication process lies at the heart of person-to-person/ culture-to-culture interaction. An emphasis on internationalization is an integral part of the M.A. in Media Studies program. As part of this feature, the department sponsors overseas trips for academic credit.Potential Students:The program is of interest to anyone with an academic or professional interest in the role of communication/media in international, social, and individual contexts. For some, the program will have applicability to their working lives. For other students, the program is an end in itself, an opportunity to stretch the mind and enhance their careers, or serve as preparation for advanced study at the doctoral level.Admission to the Program:The minimum requirements for admission are:· A minimum cumulative undergraduate Grad Point Average of 2.75 on a scale of 4.00 · A minimum combined score of 1,000 for the Verbal and Analytical component the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or a minimum score of 42 on the Millers Analogies Test (MAT) · For international student, a minimum score of 550 on TOEFL, with a minimum score of 4 on the test of written English, a score of 2.1 in pronunciation, a minimum score of 2.5 in grammar, and a minimum score of 2.1 in fluency. · An essay articulating the prospective student's goals and expectations, and their relationship to the program. · Two recent letters of recommendation Value, Convenience, and Financial Support The M.A. in Communication and Media Studies is designed to accommodate full and part-time students. Classes are offered in late afternoons and evening during the week. As a state-supported institution, William Paterson University offers student the value of a first-rate education at a fraction of the cost of private universities and colleges. Some graduate assistantships are available. These include a stipend and a tuition fee waiver. Graduate assistants are required to work 20 hours per week on campus and must be matriculated full-time (at least 9 credits). Assistantships are awarded on the basis of the applicant's qualifications and recommendations. For more information assistantships or financial aid in general, call the Office of Graduate Studies at (973) 720-2237.Facilities The M.A. in Communication and Media Studies program is housed in Hobart Hall, the University's state-of-the-art communication center. The building features television and radio stations, distance learning facilities teleconferencing/video conferencing center, a fully-equipped telemedia lab, a conference room, film screening and production rooms, and a large number of classrooms. Graduate students are encouraged to utilize the facilities and to participate in media-related activities.Curriculum The curriculum of the M.A. in Communication and Media St...