硕士课程将教学和研究结合在一个课程中，为学生做好学术研究或在学院以外工作的准备。对于传播学硕士，研究生可以攻读两个主要领域之一：传播学或媒体研究。这两个领域都为学生提供了通识教育课程，为他们在二十一世纪的生活做准备。我们强调对历史和当代理论的广泛理解，探索和促进知识所必需的研究技能，以及在公共和私人组织的课堂之外应用知识的能力。传播与媒体研究文学硕士课程为学生提供了广泛的基础，使其可以攻读博士学位，并可以担任传播专家和专业人员。
The MA program combines teaching and research in a curriculum that prepares students for scholarly inquiry or work outside the academy. We emphasize a broad understanding of historical and contemporary theories, the research skills necessary to explore and contribute to knowledge, and the ability to apply knowledge beyond the classroom in public and private organizations. The Master of Arts in Communication provides students with a broad foundation for doctoral study and for employment as communication specialists and professionals. The Department of Communication and Journalism offers an MA and PhD in Communication with two major areas of study: Communication and Media Studies. Doctoral students also choose an external concentration from areas such as Business, English, History, Psychology, Women's Studies, Marine Sciences, and more. Both Communication and Media Studies tracks provide students with a broad understanding of historical and contemporary theories, b) the research skills necessary to explore and contribute knowledge, and c) the ability to apply their knowledge in varied settings. All students are expected to demonstrate a holistic understanding of theory and research and to be competent analysts of literature appropriate to their program of study.