Graduate Overview

Research and Teaching Strengths

  • Civic and political communication
  • International & inter-cultural communication
  • Information technologies
  • Health, environmental and science communication
  • History of communication
  • Law and ethics of media
  • Social networking and digital media
  • Journalism studies
  • Processes and effects of mediated communication

Explore our Graduate Programs

Mass Communications PhD

The PhD degree in Mass Communications provides future academics and professionals with rigorous training in theory and research with highly individualized programs that students develop in consultation with their advisors.

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Research MA

The Research MA focuses on developing tools in mass communication research and typically leads to enrollment in a doctoral program.

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Professional MA

The Professional MA typically leads to careers in news and information production.

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Graduate Program Open Houses

Interested in learning more about our graduate programs? Join one of our informational open houses! Graduate adviser Lindsey Bliefernicht, program directors Greg Downey and Stacy Forster, and other faculty members will share information about our internationally recognized program, our department, UW-Madison and the Madison community. They’ll also share helpful application tips and answer all of your questions.

Professional MA Virtual Open House

Monday, October 20
4 p.m. CT

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PhD and Research MA Virtual Open House

Tuesday, October 21
9 a.m. CT
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Tuesday, October 21
4 p.m. CT
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