M.A. in Media Theory and Research

Southern Illinois University - Carbondale

The M.A. degree in Media Theory and Research introduces graduate students to the research traditions in the fields of mass communication and media studies. Students learn theory and research in a college which emphasizes the importance of global communication for understanding the 21st century.Our program develops teaching, research, and creative work that interrogates the construction, reception, and social impact of mass media. Our work uniquely blends methods from the arts, humanities, and social sciences. Students study historical, theoretical, and critical approaches to mass communication.

College of Mass Communication and Media Arts