Graduate (Masters) Programs
The College of Communication and Information at Kent State is uniquely positioned as one of the only colleges in the United States to offer a diverse combination of communication, information and visual disciplines under one umbrella.
With a cadre of experienced, award-winning faculty, nationally-acclaimed academic programs and the opportunity to design your own course of study, a graduate education and degree from the College of Communication and Information will certainly help you to take your career to the next level.
CGI GRADUATE PROGRAMS(BY SCHOOL)
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Communication Studies (COMM) Graduate Programs
Communication Studies (M.A.)
The Master of Arts degree in Communication Studies is intended to provide a broad spectrum of knowledge about human communication in various social contexts, and the ways in which information is produced and processed.
Communication Studies (M.A.) Requirements & Courses
Communication Studies [Dual Degree with MBA] (M.A.)
The M.A. Communication Studies/M.B.A. dual degree program is designed for students and professionals whose career goals focus on communication, particularly global communication and provides direction and leadership in economic and business development processes.
Communication Studies [Dual Degree] (M.A.) Requirements & Courses
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Information (iSchool) Certificate Graduate Programs
Health Informatics
The Health Informatics graduate certificate provides competencies and knowledge in health information systems, health records management, clinical decision support systems and other areas relevant to developing and refining competencies in health informatics.
Health Informatics Graduate Certificate Requirements & Courses
Web Enabled E-Learning Knowledge Management
The Web-Enabled E-Learning Knowledge Management graduate certificate provides essential knowledge and skills to interested information professionals.
Web Enabled E-Learning Knowledge Management Graduate Certificate Requirements & Courses
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Information (iSchool) Graduate Programs
Health Informatics (M.S.)
The Master of Science degree in Health Informatics prepares graduates for careers in managerial, analytical, consultative and executive roles working with healthcare systems and clinicians.
Health Informatics (M.S.) Requirements & Courses
Knowledge Management (M.S.)
The Master of Science degree in Knowledge Management prepares professionals to serve as leaders in all types of organizations who can assess and evaluate organizations on knowledge management principles, including culture, learning, communities and maturity.
Knowledge Management (M.S.) Requirements & Courses
Library and Information Science (MLIS)
The Master of Library and Information Science prepares students for professional positions in academic, public, special, school libraries, museums and other types of information agencies.
Library and Information Science (MLIS) Requirements & Courses
Library and Information Science [Dual Degree with MBA] (MLIS)
The Master of Library and Information Science prepares students for professional positions in academic, public, special, school libraries, museums and other types of information agencies.
Library and Information Science [Dual Degree with MBA] (MLIS) Requirements & Courses
Library and Information Science [Dual Degree with MEd Instructional Technology] (MLIS)
The Master of Library and Information Science prepares students for professional positions in academic, public, special, school libraries, museums and other types of information agencies. Graduates with the M.L.I.S. degree can also find jobs in cultural organizations and companies of all sorts and sizes.
Library and Information Science [School Library Media] (MLIS)
The Master of Library and Information Science prepares students for professional positions in academic, public, special, school libraries, museums and other types of information agencies. Graduates with the M.L.I.S. degree can also find jobs in cultural organizations and companies of all sorts and sizes.
Library and Information Science [School Library Media] (MLIS) Requirements & Courses
User Experience Design (M.S.)
The Master of Science degree in User Experience Design prepares students for careers that require them to apply a solid understanding of usability, content strategy, information architecture and user research.
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Media and Journalism Graduate Programs
MASTER OF ARTS DEGREE IN JOURNALISM AND MASS COMMUNICATION
The School of Media and Journalism programs are designed to give students a solid background in preparation for a professional or academic career. Courses are dynamic, challenging, and professionally relevant. With small class sizes, students are able to learn from their professors and from the experiences of their fellow classmates; many of whom are working media professionals.
Possible pathways: Public Relations, Media Enterprise, Multimedia Journalism, Digital & Social Media, or design your own pathway
Optional Concentration: Journalism Educators
Journalism Educators concentration caters to those who want to teach high school journalism. By offering hands-on, engaging courses (such as reporting public affairs, computer-assisted reporting, online journalism, legal problems for mass media and design for cybermedia), the program readies students to better prepare their students upon graduation.
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Visual Communication Design (VCD) Graduate Programs
Visual Communication Design (M.A.)
The Master of Arts degree in Visual Communication Design is recommended for students with undergraduate degrees in design or related fields who wish to advance their studio skills in print design, illustration, web design, 3-D design, motion graphics, interactive design, corporate identity, information architecture, interaction design or information graphics.
Visual Communication Design (M.A.) Requirements & Courses
Visual Communication Design (M.F.A.)
The Master of Fine Arts degree in Visual Communication Design is a terminal degree and recommended for students with undergraduate degrees in design or related fields who wish to enter a career in higher education instruction as well as to advance their studio skills in one or more of the following: print design, illustration, web design, 3-D design, motion graphics, interactive design, corporate identity, information architecture, interaction design or information graphics.
Visual Communication Design (M.F.A.) Requirements & Courses
Two Degrees, Two Countries, Two Years!
Do you dream of a global career? Do you have a passion for communication? Do you speak English and at least one other language? Do you want to study abroad?
Learn how you take your skills and dreams and make them a reality by getting a master's degree in VCD then completing your second master’s degree at ISIT Intercultural School’s Paris campus and studying abroad in France!
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Do you dream of a global career? Do you have a passion for communication? Do you speak English and at least one other language? Do you want to study abroad?
Learn how you take your skills and dreams and make them a reality by getting a master's degree in VCD then completing your second master’s degree at ISIT Intercultural School’s Paris campus and studying abroad in France!