Online Media Communications Degree :: Accredited Universities

The Online Master of Science in Mass Media Arts and Journalism at Clarion University is a great way to enhance your intellectual and practical skills as well as boost your marketability in the fast-growing field of communication. It's an integrated program geared towards busy adults with a desire to pursue a master's degree but can't travel to campus due to distance, job commitments, or family responsibilities.

Offered through the university's virtual campus, the Online M.S. in Mass Media Arts and Journalism is a 36-credit program designed with the goal of providing a thorough theoretical base, coupled with professional experiences and production, to enable students to work anywhere within the field of communication. Our master's program also provides a solid foundation for graduates seeking to further their education in a doctoral program.

Clarion provides you with a broad foundation in your coursework including classes in writing, theory, research, and production that allows you to have a broad sense of the field. You will also pursue a thesis, internship, or portfolio option. Past graduates have gone on to careers in public relations, media management, corporate communications, journalism, broadcasting, and video production.

Entry Requirements

Individuals seeking admission to Clarion's Master of Science in Mass Media Arts and Journalism or the Graduate Certificate in Public Relations must have earned a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with an overall GPA of 3.0

Applicants need to provide the following information and documents for consideration of admission into the MMAJ program:

Completed and signed Online Application Form or http://www.clarion.edu/gradapp You are encouraged to use the online application

Official transcripts of all undergraduate work (Clarion University undergraduates need not provide a Clarion transcript)

Three current faculty and/or professional recommendations on Clarion University’s form Interfolio (Interfolio is a paid service by an outside company. There will be a $25 charge to establish your account and send us your recommendations.) or www.clarion.edu/gradrec

Up-to-date resume

Statement of purpose for pursuing the MMAJ including your professional goals, a description of your talents and skills as they relate to graduate study in the field, and a list of your accomplishments as they relate to your professional goals

Short essay describing how you expect to benefit from graduate study in MMAJ at Clarion University and how you expect to contribute to the program

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With a bachelor's degree in Multimedia Design and Development (MDD) from DeVry University, you'll learn how to design, illustrate, manage, and produce visual communications by mastering key software applications, fundamental design principles, web content management, and graphics animation.

In this multimedia design and development bachelor's degree program, you can specialize in one of four areas of study (see "Specializations" below) and complete coursework required for the entire Web Graphic Design associate degree program. You'll gain the skills needed to create Internet content, web pages, marketing collateral, advertising, instructional material, and multimedia projects. Upon graduation, you'll have created a wide array of digital media to build a full professional portfolio, to pursue a career track in multimedia design and development.

We offer 4 specializations within the Multimedia Design and Development degree program. Students dedicate at least 30 credit hours of their coursework to their preferred specialization.
Graphic and Multimedia Design
Graphics and Multimedia Management
Web Design and Development
Web Game Programming

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CQUniversity’s Master of Railway Signalling and Telecommunications is a unique program designed for experienced railway signal engineers who are seeking further qualification in this field. The masters degree offers an opportunity for graduates of the Graduate Diploma of Railway Signalling and Telecommunications to develop a higher level of investigation and research skills and obtain a more advanced qualification.

All course materials have been developed by Rail Innovation Australia, the peak railway research centre body in Australia, in collaboration with industry and University partners and with a significant contribution by the Institution of Railway Signal Engineers (IRSE) (Australasian) members.

The programs are offered by distance education using a web-based multi-media learning platform, allowing you to remain in your workplace while you study.

Entry Requirements

Entry into the masters degree requires you to have any of the following:

Completion of the Graduate Certificate in Railway Signalling and Telecommunications with a weighted grade point average of 5.5 or higher.
Completion of the IRSE Examination with a result of four credits or higher.
Completion of a higher degree and a minimum of five years in the signalling industry.
Other qualifications and experience that demonstrate achievement of the fundamental attributes may be recommended by the IRSE industry liaison committee. An interview may be conducted where considered appropriate to determine suitability.
Please note that you are also required to have the support of your employer.

Please contact us to finalise your proposed thesis topic prior to enrolment in Master of Railway Signalling and Telecommunications.

Other Fees

Overseas examination fees

Textbooks

Student Services and Amenities Fee (Max. $281/year)

Incidental unit costs

Notes

There is an orientation workshop prior to commencement of studies. There will be an end of program graduate conference where graduating students are to present their thesis.

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Your career in journalism begins the moment you start taking classes in our M.A. in Journalism program which immerses students in the converging media of broadcast, print and Internet storytelling and is taught from a Christian worldview. As a student, you will gain an in-depth knowledge of story composition and reporting for broadcast, print and interactive media applications, and you will engage in numerous student projects designed to teach you how to get your work published and distributed through various media outlets.

M.A. in Journalism graduates will be able to:

- Explore the interactive nature of the Internet as it pertains to professional journalistic practices and the journalism media industry, particularly as it intersects with the impact on local and global media communications and community.

- Apply emerging theory, skills and practices of journalism as they pertain to all areas of media and society, with a full comprehension of the changing forces that influence journalistic media standards and practices.

- Demonstrate the integration of biblically-based content and the development of their worldview as it pertains to and implicates their professional journalistic skills, practices and leadership within their communities.

Entry Requirements

A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution is required.

International applicants
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For international students in which English is not the primary language of their country, either the TOEFL®, PTE Academic® or the IELTS® exam must be taken to demonstrate one's effectiveness with the English language.

TOEFL

Computer-based - 233
Internet-based - 90
Paper-based - 577

PTE - 61
IELTS - 7

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With an expected 16 percent increase in accounting jobs between 2010 and 2020, according to a 2012–2013 report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, enrolling in a Bachelor of Science in Accounting* degree program could be a good idea. While earning your bachelor’s degree in accounting, you’ll explore a range of business disciplines and participate in accounting classes that will help you gain a greater understanding of accounting functions in different industries. Discover how to take control of your future with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting degree online — or on campus, where available.

The Bachelor of Science in Accounting (BSACC) promotes identification with, and orientation to, the accounting profession and is designed to provide knowledge and skills necessary to an accounting career. In addition to the key accounting course work at the introductory and intermediate levels, critical areas of study including auditing and taxation are required in the program. The importance of ethics and international issues are emphasized throughout the curriculum, along with core competencies in technology and communication. The program utilizes specific accounting problem-solving software to provide students with practical knowledge of the accounting field. The program also addresses the goals of professional values, communications and leadership skills, strategic and critical thinking skills, and technology skills of the professional accounting environment and provides additional coverage on the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). Students are also exposed to varied business disciplines including economics, statistics, business law, corporate finance, and marketing to provide the general business overview and context necessary for accounting studies. This program is consistent with generally accepted accounting principles, including the accounting processes and knowledge areas that lead to professional certification.

This undergraduate degree program has a 72-credit Required Course of Study. In addition to the Required Course of Study, students must satisfy General Education and Elective requirements to meet the 120 semester-credit minimums required for completion of the degree. At the conclusion of the BSACC program:

- Graduates will be able to apply financial accounting principles to record and communicate business activities to stakeholders.

- Graduates will be able to analyze accounting financial statements to support effective fiscal decision making.

- Graduates will be able to evaluate various accounting activities in relation to ethical, legal, and professional standards.

- Graduates will be able to demonstrate an understanding of issues in the areas of government and not-for-profit accounting, international transactions, taxation, and auditing.

Entry Requirements

- Have earned an acceptable high school diploma, GED® equivalent, California High School Proficiency Examination certificate or foreign secondary school equivalent. If you currently don’t meet this requirement, you can arrange to take the GED through your state’s GED administrator’s office or search for the nearest GED testing center.

- Be at least 16 years of age at the time of application if applying to an associate degree program.

- Meet work experience requirements or have access to an organizational environment, depending on your selected degree program, in order to successfully complete program objectives and apply concepts you learn in our courses. Please contact an Enrollment Representative to learn if your program has such a requirement.

- Be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States or hold an approved, valid visa if residing in the United States.

- Not have been expelled from a previous institution.

- Complete all required forms for admission as well as submit official test scores and official transcripts from all colleges and universities you’ve attended.

International applicants
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Applicants without appropriate previous academic experience in an English language environment must pass the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL®), the Test of English as an International Communication (TOEIC®), the Berlitz® Online Proficiency Test, the Pearson Test of English Academic or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS®).

Other Fees

Books and supplies: $3,800

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