• 專業概況
• 所屬院系
• 中國學生入學要求
• 課程信息

專業概況

在這里學什么？

At Portland State, Communication graduate students complete a total of 46 credits to earn a Master of Science degree. Students begin the program together with their cohort in fall. All students take foundational courses in social science research methods and theory. As they complete, their required courses, they choose among a variety of electives. The Communication graduate degree program is designed to provide a broad foundation in social scientific approaches to communication, but students can tailor the courses they choose to their individual goals. All students are assigned a faculty mentor for their first year in the program. Thereafter, they choose a faculty adviser who provides one-on-one support throughout their time.

Required and Elective Courses

All graduate students complete the core required theory and method courses. In addition, students choose from a variety of electives offered in the Department. Graduate students may take an elective course outside the Department if relevant to the student's program of study and if approved by their adviser and the Graduate Program Director.

Apprenticeship and Internship Credits

Full-time graduate students are encouraged to take the one-credit apprenticeship class (Communication 507) each term (unless you have completed all your coursework). Part-time students are welcome but not required to take the apprenticeship course. The apprenticeship course introduces you to the scholarly process, allowing you to work one-on-one with a graduate faculty member on his or her research. Students may have the opportunity to present and publish research by completing apprenticeship coursework. Additionally, students may take internship credits to apply their coursework to professional careers (Communication 504).

Track Options

Students choose from a Thesis or Project (Exam) option at the time they apply for admission. They may apply to switch to the other track at the end of their first academic year.

Research Track (Thesis Option)

The Research Track is a great fit for students who wish to pursue doctoral studies after completing their MS in Communication or who wish to be able to design and carry out their own studies. Research Track students complete a thesis which entails systematic study and a written research report about a topic in the field of communication. Research Track students will partner with a member of the graduate faculty on their thesis. Our graduate faculty have a range of research expertise including media, politics, health, conversation, campaigns, language and interaction, persuasion and propaganda.

When applying for the Research Track, applicants are requested to furnish GRE scores. Faculty give first priority to Research Track students when awarding Graduate Teaching Assistantships.

Professional Track (Project/Exam Option)

The Professional Track is designed for students who prefer to focus on applying their studies to careers in communication. We especially encourage mid-career professionals to apply for this track. Professional Track students complete three written take-home exams as their culminating projects. Students work with their faculty advisor and committee to negotiate exam topics that apply to real-world problems they hope to solve.

所屬院系

進入哪個院系學習？ College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

中國學生入學要求

為來自中國的學生設計 To be admitted to PSU for a master’s program, applicants must satisfy University requirements and be accepted by the academic department in which the graduate study will occur. Admission eligibility is based on receipt of a baccalaureate degree equivalent to a United States four-year bachelor's degree from a college or university recognized as an institution of higher education by the Ministry of Education in the relevant country or be regionally accredited within the U.S. Regular Admission: To be considered for regular admission, applicants must have a minimum cumulative undergraduate GPA of 2.75 or the equivalent (on the U.S. 4.0 scale). Applicants who have earned 9 or more letter-graded graduate credits must have a minimum graduate GPA of 3.0 or the equivalent; this graduate GPA supersedes the undergraduate GPA. IELTS: 6.5 overall score with minimum sub scores of 6.5 in reading and writing, TOEFL score of Paper-based: 550 overall; 22 in writing with 20 in reading and listening, TOEFL score of Internet-based: Minimum overall score of 80 with minimum sub scores of 18 in reading and writing, PTE - Academic: 60 overall.

課程信息

學制：全日制(46 學分)

學費：US$18,522.00 (￥ 117,835) /年

開學時間：2022九月8日, 2022一月10日

申請截止日期：31-May-22

留學地點：Portland State University1825 SW Broadway,PORTLAND,Oregon,97201, United States