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

E-mail: smcgrad@bgsu.edu

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

Please see https://www.bgsu.edu/arts-and-sciences/media-and-communication/graduate/application-information.html for details.

International applicants are required to submit scores from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), the International English Language Testing System (IELTS), or the Pearson Test of English Academic (PTEA). Successful completion of ELS 112 will also be accepted for this requirement. 

Additionally, Duolingo test scores will be accepted for applications through Summer 2025. Applicants of the Graduate College who have completed a previous degree (associate, bachelor’s master’s or doctorate) from a U.S. college/university or are from a country (click here for a complete list) in which instruction was delivered in English (and attended the university for at least two years) are exempt from providing these test scores.

Application Requirements

Admissions Categories and Grade Point Average Requirements

International Application Information

Degree Requirements