The graduate program in Mass Communication allows for development of individual professional skills to produce digital media content, and it also focuses on evaluation of media performance, using analytic and research techniques that culminate in a Thesis, Graduate Project or Comprehensive Examination.
Student Learning Outcomes
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21 January 2025
Mike Curb College of Arts Media and Communication
Nordhoff Hall/Cypress Hall Bridge,
18111 Nordhoff Street,
NORTHRIDGE,
California,
91330, United States
Bachelor’s degree with a major or minor in Journalism, Cinema or Television Arts, or Communication. Professional experience in news media, public relations and similar fields can be accepted in lieu of a degree. Candidates with other majors who desire admission should consult with the graduate coordinator before applying.
GPA of 3.0 (“B”). Candidates with outstanding professional records may seek, with substantial justification, an exception to this condition.
Candidates with a GPA below 3.0 (“B”) for all undergraduate work may be admitted under special circumstances. Please consult with the department’s graduate coordinator.
IELTS Academic - International English Language Test System: 6.5
PTE Academic - Pearson’s Test of English: 58
TOEFL - Test of English as a Foreign Language: Internet Based score: 79; Paper-based score: 550
iTEP Academic - International Test of English Proficiency: 4.0
DET – Duolingo English Test: 105
Application deadline for Fall term is May 31st , Spring term is Oct 31st.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
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