Graduate Studies
Information about graduate studies in the College of Communications at Penn State.
How to Apply
Applications for admission for Fall 2013
Deadline: Ph.D. in Mass Communications, Dec. 15, 2012
Dedline: M.A. in Media Studies: Jan. 15, 2012
TOFEL Speaking Requirement: 24
The Penn State College of Communications offers three graduate degree programs:
- critical and cultural studies
- international communications
- law, government and politics
- media effects
- strategic communications
- telecommunications, technology and information policy
- Media Studies
- Telecommunications Studies
(The graduate program in telecommunications is no longer accepting applications.)
Information for Prospective Students
In a recent national survey, the College was ranked first among doctoral programs in mass communications and media studies based on the scholarly productivity of the program faculty. (The Chronicle of Higher Education, January 12, 2007).
Other Recent Accolades
Faculty Member Videos: "In Their Own Words"
- Michael Elavsky, Department of Film-Video and Media Studies
NEWS OF NOTE
- Marie Hardin, Department of Journalism
- S. Shyam Sundar, Research Unplugged -- "Tweeting, Digging, Blogging"
- S. Shyam Sundar, Department of Telecommunications (student-produced profile)
Research Centers
- Arthur W. Page Center for Integrity in Public Communication
- John Curley Center for Sports Journalism
- Don Davis Program in Ethical Leadership
- Institute for Information Policy
- Jimirro Center for the Study of Media Influence
- Media Effects Research Lab
- Pennsylvania Center for the First Amendment
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