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Fitchburg State University 2014-15 Graduate Catalog 
    
Fitchburg State University 2014-15 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Applied Communication, Library Media Concentration, M.S.


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MS—Applied Communication


Graduate Program Chairs

George Bohrer Jr., PhD

Graduate Committee
John Chetro-Szivos, PhD
Robert Carr, PhD
Jon Krasner, MFA
Viera Lorencova, PhD
Samuel Tobin, PhD

Program Objectives

The Master of Science in Applied Communication Program at Fitchburg State University will provide a course of study examining the relationship between theory and effective communication practice in interpersonal, organizational, public and mass communication contexts. Upon graduation a student will be prepared to assume leadership roles in organizations, their community, or in the academy where they can promote the effective and ethical practice of communication. Students from this program have successfully pursued professional and higher education goals.

Program Description

Courses are designed to prepare students to pursue careers in a broad range of media, business, public, and educational organizations; or to continue their graduate education beyond the master’s level.

  • Courses are conveniently offered in the late afternoon and evening to accommodate life-work schedules
  • Distance learning opportunities are available for some courses
  • The faculty includes experienced communication media practitioners and a community of scholars drawn from a wide variety of interests in the field of communication

Admissions Standards and Criteria

To apply for enrollment in the Master of Science in Applied Communication Program, a student must submit documents as outlined in the graduate admissions section as well as a possible departmental interview.

Program Requirements

The Master of Science Degree in Applied Communication Program requires a total of 36 semester credit hours as follows:

Library Media Concentration


(offered in the greater Boston area)

This concentration is currently under review and is not accepting new students

The Library Media concentration equips teachers with training in library and information science, and in media technology.

This program is designed to:

  • Develop skills for operating library media centers
  • Provide knowledge of the new information technologies
  • Forge selection and utilization competencies for print and non-print media
  • Assist educators in meeting the requirements for certification as a School Library Media Specialist.

Subtotal 12 cr.


Electives—Partial Listing


(choose six)

Subtotal 18 cr.


Subtotal 6 cr.


Degree Total 36 cr.


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