All students are required to meet the general university admission requirements.

Additional Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism or mass communications. Provisional admission may be granted if you are entering the degree program with no previous coursework in mass communications.

Additional Documentation
Your application must include the following:

• Statement of objectives: The personal statement should briefly describe your interest in the program, previous experience, research or academic interests and long-term career goals. In addition, the statement also can mention one or more K-State faculty with whom you have an interest in working. Most statements are three to four paragraphs in length.
• Resume/curriculum vitae
• Names and emails of three professional and/or academic references who will provide letters of recommendation. References will be contacted automatically using the email addresses provided by you, but it is your responsibility to ensure letters are submitted before the program application deadline.
• Unofficial transcripts from each institution attended
  • Failure to list any colleges or universities from which the applicant received a degree or enrolled in graduate coursework may result in dismissal from the university.
  • If transcripts are not in English, the applicant must furnish a translation by an appropriate authority.
  • Applicants will be asked for official transcripts after notification of admission.

Graduates of the program come from a variety of academic and professional backgrounds and go on to make careers in industries such as:

• advertising
• broadcast
• college and high school media advising
• communication research
• corporate communication, including audience analytics
• entertainment
• event management
• graphics production
• higher education teaching
• management
• news media
• public relations

Required (15 credits)

• MC 765 - Communication Theory (3 credits)
• MC 770 - Mass Communication Practicum (3 credits)
• MC 780 - Research Methods in Mass Communications (3 credits)
• MC 782 - Strategic Communication Management (3 credits)
• MC 820 - Digital Media Audiences and Analytics (3 credits)

Electives (9 credits)

• MC 712 - Environmental Communications (3 credits)
• MC 720 - Ethics in Mass Communications (3 credits)
• MC 730 - Seminar in Issues of the Media (3 credits)
• MC 740 - Colloquium in Mass Communications (3 credits)
• MC 745 - Communication and Leadership (3 credits)
• MC 750 - Strategic Health Communication (3 credits)
• MC 760 - Issues, Risk and Reputation (3 credits)

Additional Electives (6 credits)

• Six credits must be taken outside of the department.