Program Requirements

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The MA in Global Communications (MAGC) program is a 48 credit Coursework and Research Masters consisting of three semesters, which can be completed in one calendar year.* The program is composed of four core courses (16 credits) selected from seven core offerings (one of which is mandatory) and six electives (24 credits).The final 8 credits for the completion of the degree requirements are obtained by taking an internship or writing a thesis.

The Visual and Material Culture Track is an optional track within the MA in Global Communications.

 

Requirements for the MA in Global Communications, Visual and Material Culture Track


Core Courses  (8 credits)


Core Option (4 credits)

Choose one of the following courses:


Core Electives (12 credits)

Choose three of the following courses:  


Elective courses (16 credits)

  • Choose four elective graduate courses selected from all global communications offering. Core options not taken as core may be taken as electives.


Thesis or Internship (8 credits)

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Credit Model

  CREDITS PER COURSE NUMBER OF COURSES TOTAL CREDITS
Core Courses 4 6 24
Electives 4 4 16
Internship/Thesis 8 1 8
      48

 

Timeline

1ST SEMESTER 2ND SEMESTER 3RD SEMESTER
2 core courses 2 coure courses 2 elective courses
2 elective courses 2 elective courses Internship/Thesis
16 credits 16 credits 16 credits

 

* The length of the internship or thesis may vary, however—many students choose to take additional time for these components.
** A special note:  U.S. Federal regulations state that AUP students receiving federal loans cannot do their Internship or write up their thesis in the United States. Students can only complete an Internship in the United States when it is not in pursuit of their degree.

See the tuition and costs for this program.