The Scripps College of Communication is a leader in graduate education, offering innovative, nationally ranked programs ranging from one-year master's degrees for professionals taking the next step in their careers to doctoral programs that prepare the next generation of teachers, scholars and industry leaders. Graduate students join an active, diverse and talented academic community, representing many disciplines and professions, and many parts of the world. Creative, award-winning faculty bring a broad range of professional and academic experiences, innovative teaching practices, smart technology and grant-funded research projects to graduate education.

Master's programs are available in Communication Systems Management, Journalism, Media Arts and Studies, Visual Communication and Communication and Development Studies. Doctoral programs are offered in Communication Studies and in Mass Communication, through either the E.W. Scripps School of Journalism or the School of Media Arts and Studies. The College is currently developing several online graduate programs. Each program offers a limited number of graduate assistantships in teaching, hands-on media work or research, and/or tuition scholarships.

For applications for graduate study and financial aid, go to the Office of Graduate Student Services. International applicants may visit http://www.ohio.edu/graduate/international/ for assistance.

Applicants must submit all college transcripts, letters of recommendation, Graduate Record Exam scores and a non-refundable application fee. The fee is $50 USD for U.S. citizens and permanent residents, and $55 USD for international applicants. Letters of recommendation and personal goals statements should be sent directly to the school to which you are seeking admission. Other application materials should be sent to Graduate Student Services. See the specific admission requirements in each program for deadlines and other information that must be included with the application.

MASTER'S PROGRAMS OF STUDY

Master of Communication Technology and Policy through the J. Warren McClure School of Information and Telecommunication Systems. Specialization options:

• Technology          
  • Network theory and infrastructure
  • Quality of service
  • Network assurance and security
  • Network services and IT integration
  • Broadband and wireless

• Policy
  • Competition and market structures
  • Government regulation
  • International telecommunications
  • Telecommunications and economic development
  • Social, ethical and privacy issues

Contact: Phyllis Bernt, Graduate Director
J. Warren McClure School of Communication Systems Management
bernt@ohio.edu
593-0020

Master of Science in Journalism through the E.W. Scripps School of Journalism
The program provides opportunities to study professional journalism or prepare for further academic work by blending professionally oriented classes with mass communication principles, theory and research. Courses are available in broadcast journalism, magazine journalism, news writing/editing, public relations and multimedia (with Telecommunications and Visual Communication).

Contact: Joseph Bernt, Graduate Director
E.W. Scripps School of Journalism
berntj@ohio.edu
(740) 593-4118

Master of Arts in Media Arts and Studies through the School of Media Arts and Studies

Specialization options:

• New technology and culture
• Media management and policy
• Multimedia (with Visual Communication and Journalism)
• Public broadcasting (with the university's PBS and NPR stations)

Contact: Mia Consalvo, Graduate Director
School of Media Arts and Studies
consalvo@ohio.edu
(740) 597-1521

Master of Arts in photography with a specialization in visual communication through the School of Visual Communication

Major study tracks include:

• Photo Communication   (including documentary photography)
• Commercial Photography (including illustrative photography)
• Interactive Multimedia
• Publication Design
• Newsroom Graphics Management

Contact: Terry Eiler, Graduate Director
School of Visual Communication
eiler@ohio.edu
(740) 593-4895

Master of Arts in International Affairs through Communication and Development Studies, a partnership between the School of Telecommunications and the Center for International Studies. The program stresses the use of communication to promote and support positive social development. The curriculum includes interdisciplinary perspectives on national development, area studies, and training in applied research methods.

Contact: Rafael Obregon, Director
Communication and Development Studies
obregon@ohio.edu
(740) 593-4856

DOCTORAL PROGRAMS OF STUDY

Ph.D. in Communication Studies through the School of Communication Studies

Program options:

• Rhetoric and public culture
• Health communication
• Relating and organizing

Contact: Scott Titsworth, Graduate Director
School of Communication Studies
titswort@ohio.edu
(740) 593-9160

Ph.D. in Mass Communication through the E.W. Scripps School of Journalism
or the School of Media Arts and Studies

Contact: Joseph Bernt, Graduate Director
E.W. Scripps School of Journalism
berntj@ohio.edu
(740) 593-411

or

Contact: Mia Consalvo, Graduate Director
School of Media Arts and Studies
consalvo@ohio.edu
(740) 597-1521

For application forms, please contact:
Graduate Student Services
McKee House, 44 University Terrace
Ohio University
Athens, OH 45701-2979
Phone Number: (740) 593-2800
Fax Number: (740) 593-4625
Email: gradapps@ohio.edu
http://www.ohiou.edu/graduate/

For more information, please contact:
David Mould
Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Studies

Scripps College of Communication
(740) 593-4885
mould@ohio.edu

For a list of downloadable documents, please visit the Forms & Guidelines link.