Media and Communication, Specialization in International and Intercultural Communication, M.A.

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This specialization is closely aligned with the School emphasis in Critical Media Studies & Rhetoric. Students take coursework that provides theoretical and conceptual grounding concerning topics related to international and intercultural communication. In addition, students take methods courses that prepare them for the rigors of a thesis or research project, should they choose either of those plans to complete the degree.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the Master’s degree, Media and Communication students in the thesis and research project option are expected to be able to:

Assess the history of the field in Media and Communication
Select appropriate social science research methods or humanistic research methods in conducting Media and Communication Research, and
Evaluate important theories related to Media and Communication

Admission Requirements

Additional documents required:

Three Letters of Recommendation
Professional Resume - Applicants applying to MA programs, except for the Strategic Communication, are required to provide a curriculum vitae. Applicants applying to the Strategic Communication - MA program are required to provide a resume.
Quantitative Reasoning Writing Example (if pursuing quantitative research in the program) such as research reports, data analysis in English or statistics and research method course work description
Statement of Purpose

Statement of Purpose Checklist:

1. Short personal introduction (no more than one page)
2. Why interested in pursuing a MA program in Media & Communication and why chose BGSU
3. What challenges do you expect in studying for a MA program and your preparation for it
4. Description of courses taken that are related to the study in the graduate program
5. Relate your purpose of study to international and intercultural communication
6. Prior research, teaching and work experience that you think will benefit your study and qualify for assistantship in the program
7. If non-communication related majors, explain why interest in studying communication and how past academic background can help in the study of communication

Application Requirements

Admissions Categories and Grade Point Average Requirements

International Application Information

Degree Requirements

Curriculum Requirements

Required Courses (12 credits)

Alternative methods courses can be taken, but they must be approved by the graduate program committee.

Electives (12 credits)

Select 2 courses from:
MC 5040 - Communication and Conflict
MC 5670 - Gender, Media & Culture
MC 6570 - Intercultural Communication theories and Research Theories and Research
MC 7610 - Seminar in Race and Communication
MC 7630 - Global Development and Social Change
MC 7650 - International Media
Select 2 additional MC Courses

Select 1 additional MC or other approved course.

Culminating Experience (3 credits)

Plan I:
MC 6990 - Thesis Research
Plan II:
MC 6910 - Master’s Project Reseach or
MC 6980 - Readings for Master’s Comprehensive Examination

Minimum Total Credits (30 credits)

Additional Requirements

Minimum of 3 credits of 6990 required for Plan I master’s students. Maximum of 6 credits may be applied toward degree requirements.
Minimum 3.0 graduate cumulative grade point average
Minimum of 18 credits must be at the 6000-level or higher
Minimum of 24 credits must be earned at BGSU
All requirements must be completed within six years from the end of the earliest course used to fulfill degree requirements.