Founded in 1910, today Kent State University's eight-campus system is among the largest regional systems in the country and serves both the development of a true living/learning approach at the Kent Campus and the regional needs on seven other campuses throughout Northeast Ohio. Kent State has become an engine for economic, cultural and workforce development locally and internationally as one of the premiere Ohio universities. Kent State is ranked among the nation's 77 public research universities demon-strating high-research activity by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. Times Higher Education, a London-based higher education magazine, ranked Kent State as one of the top 200 universi-ties in the world in 2010. Kent State was the only public research university in Northeast Ohio to be awarded the honor and one of only four in the state of Ohio to make the list. Review of assistantship applications begins January 15 for Fall semester and November 15 for Spring semester.

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Admission Requirements

For applicants not seeking an assistantship: An undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0/4.0 is re-

quired (a 3.3/4.0 GPA is recommended). Taking the GRE is preferred but not required. An undergraduate major or minor in communi-

cation is preferred. Students with related majors are also considered.

Applicants should have academic goals and pro-fessional goals compatible with the program.

Writing sample International Students should achieve a mini-

mum score of 580 (paper-based)-237 (Computer-based)-92 (Internet-based) on the TOEFL exam.

Three letters of recommendation from those in a position to evaluate academic performance and graduate potential are required. At least one must be from a current or former professor.

Current CV or resume

An undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0/4.0 is required (a 3.3/4.0 GPA is recommended).

Applicants must submit GRE. A combined verbal score (500) and quantitative score (500) of at least 1000 is recommended.

An undergraduate major or minor in communication is preferred. Students with related majors are also considered.

Applicants should have academic and professional goals compatible with the program.

Writing sample (academic writing preferred) International students should achieve a minimum

score of 580 (paper-based)-237 (Computer-based)-92 (Internet-based) on the TOEFL exam.

Three letters of recommendation from those in a position to evaluate academic performance and graduate potential are required. Two letters must be from current or former professors

Current CV or resume

For applicants seeking a graduate assistantship:

The School of Communication Studies also participates in an interdisciplinary Ph.D. program housed within the College of Communication and Information which consists of four schools: Communication Studies, Journalism and Mass Communication Visual Communication Design, and Library and Information Science.

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55095/75095 P55095/75095 P55095/75095 PUBLICUBLICUBLIC COMMUNICATIONCOMMUNICATIONCOMMUNICATION CAMPAIGNSCAMPAIGNSCAMPAIGNS Examination of theory, research, and practice regarding public communication campaigns. Students are introduced to the complexities and challenges of campaign planning, development, implementation, and evaluation.

Master of Arts Mediated & Mass Communication Concentration

The Master of Arts in the School of Communication Studies is a 32-credit degree with four options for graduation: thesis, coursework only, project, or an internship.

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656616566165661 CCCOMMUNICATIONOMMUNICATIONOMMUNICATION INININ ANANAN INFORMATIONINFORMATIONINFORMATION SOCIETYSOCIETYSOCIETY Examination of how the development and use of newer communication technologies have influenced human communication. Considers the evolution, social and psychological impact, culture of newer communication technologies such as the Internet, and how research adapts to these newer media. 656626566265662 MMMASSASSASS MEDIAMEDIAMEDIA EFFECTSEFFECTSEFFECTS Examination of perspectives on media effects, the impact media have on individuals and societies, and how individual, societal and communication elements influence media uses and effects. Explores issues such as media portrayals, campaigns, violence, and children and the media. 65665 65665 65665 PPPERSONALERSONALERSONAL ANDANDAND MEDIATEDMEDIATEDMEDIATED COMMUNICATIONCOMMUNICATIONCOMMUNICATION Examination of the interface of interpersonal and mediated communication in everyday life. Includes topics such as parasocial interaction, family and new media, social networking sites, cell phones, teleconferencing, and computer-mediated relationships.

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55093 F55093 F55093 FREEDOMREEDOMREEDOM OFOFOF SPEECHSPEECHSPEECH Examination of historic and contemporary instances relating to freedom of speech; study of limits, rights, responsibilities and sociolegal-rhetorical issues. 554595545955459 CCCOMMUNICATIONOMMUNICATIONOMMUNICATION ANDANDAND CONFLICTCONFLICTCONFLICT Examination of issues related to managing conflict in communication. Critique and synthesis of conceptual approaches and research pertaining to conflict in interpersonal, organizational, and public communication settings.

65660 P65660 P65660 POLITICALOLITICALOLITICAL COMMUNICATIONCOMMUNICATIONCOMMUNICATION Examination of political communication theory and research. Content includes approaches to political communication, role of the media in politics, and analysis of political messages.

Jennifer Chakroff, PhD, Ohio State University (jchakroff@kent.edu): Social and psychological effects of mass media, impact of media on children, parental mediation of TV, and advertising.

Jae Eun Chung, PhD, University of Southern California (jchung3@kent.edu): Use of online social media for health, online health information seeking, and digital games for health.

Catherine Goodall, PhD, Ohio State University(cgoodall@kent.edu): Persuasion, message processing, health communication campaigns, processing and effects of health messages in news, advertising, and entertainment media.

Paul Haridakis, PhD, Kent State University(pharidak@kent.edu): Media uses and effects, law, public policy, new communication technologies, sports communication, and freedom of speech.

Jung Hyun Kim, PhD, Michigan State University(jkim23@kent.edu): Social and psychological effects of new media, social interaction and self-representation in cyberspace, new media, and health communication.

Stanley T. Wearden, PhD, University of North Carolina (swearden@kent.edu): Dean of the College of Communication & Information. Media effects, media ethics, and news credibility.

The mediated and mass communication concentration offers opportunities to study a wide range of media uses and effects, including the use of media for mass, interpersonal, organizational, and group communication. The speed, amount, and complexity of communication has increased in a modern interconnected world. Coursework introduces students to theory and practice related to persuasive communication, analysis of media processes, uses, and effects (e.g., the impact of violence and sex in the media, the impact of the media on the political process). Coursework also addresses various communication tactics used by individuals, organizations, and government to reach and influence the public. Communication and information-related occupations are seeing strong employment growth. These career examples include working in media promotions, public relations, political campaigns or lobbying, social media management, advertising, community outreach, media campaign development, media consulting, motivational speaking, market and audience research, public affairs, strategic message design, corporate communication, etc. With a firm understanding of theory and practice, graduates of this concentration also pursue higher education in prestigious Ph.D. programs.