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Public Relations AB/Journalism and Mass Communication MA(Journalism)(non-thesis)

Journalism students will develop advanced skills in finding and telling important stories in audio, visual and written forms with a big focus on digital media. They also learn about theory and research that supports the disciplines of journalism and mass communication. The journalism master's program creates student leaders in online media, television, magazines, newspapers, and any career that values ethical, credible communication skills.

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Admission to Program

Students will typically apply for the pathway in year three. Grady has application cycles for Double Dawgs pathways every fall and spring semester. Applications are due on the day of the withdrawal deadline and consist of an online form and a two-page statement of purpose. Students must have a 3.0 overall GPA to be eligible for the program. For the current application or for any questions you have about eligibility, please contact Melissa Garber at gradyabj@uga.edu.

Curriculum

Graduate-level courses that may be used to satisfy undergraduate and graduate program requirements.

JRMC 8000, JRLC 7040, ADPR 7950/7741/7742, and one JRMC Area of Concentration course

Additional requirements that are unique to this Double Dawgs program:

Non-thesis, emphasis in Journalism

Admission to Graduate Program

In year four, students will formally apply to the Graduate School and also submit supplemental application materials to the Grady Graduate Office. Applications include a form indicating their Journalism M.A. concentration and a two-page statement of purpose. Students are also required to provide contact information for three letters of recommendation and a resume or CV. No GRE is required for Grady graduate applications.

Program Advisor

  • Name: Melissa Garber
  • Email: gradyabj@uga.edu
  • Phone: 706-542-2673
  • Address: 311B Journalism
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Undergraduate Major Information

  • Major: Public Relations A.B.
  • Department/College: Advertising and Public Relations

Advising Contact

  • Name: Melissa Garber
  • Email: gradyabj@uga.edu
  • Phone: 706-542-2673
  • Address: 311B Journalism

Graduate Major Information

  • Major: Journalism and Mass Communication M.A.
  • Department/College: Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication

Advising Contact

  • Name: Glen Nowak
  • Email: gnowak@uga.edu
  • Phone: 706-583-8268
  • Address: Journalism 207C