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GAYLORD COLLEGE
395 W. LINDSEY
SUITE 3000
NORMAN, OK 73019
(405) 325-2721
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Graduate Program Overview
The Gaylord College of Journalism and Mass Communication offers broad-based theoretical and practical approaches to the study of the media, and provides the necessary flexibility for students to pursue a wide variety of career goals and research interests. Core and elective courses are designed to stimulate critical, intellectual analysis. The breadth of the curriculum allows students to tailor their graduate education to their own professional needs and objectives.
Master of Arts
The Master of Arts in Journalism and Mass Communication offers you four options:
- Advertising and Public Relations
- Broadcasting and Electronic Media
- Journalism
- Mass Communication Management
For more information about the MA program, click here.
Master of Professional Writing
The Master of Professional Writing program focuses on novel writing, nonfiction books and screenwriting.
For more information about the MPW program, click here.
Ph.D. in Mass Communication
The Gaylord College of Journalism and Mass Communication started the Ph.D. program with the Fall 2007 semester. The program offers candidates opportunities to pursue research interests in:
- News and Information
- Strategic Communication
- Media Arts
We seek junior colleagues who wish to explore deeply the practices and values of journalism, mass communication and the media professions. The program is highly competitive.
For more information about the PhD program, click here.


Admission Deadlines
Students may be admitted throughout the year, but courses are scheduled to facilitate a fall semester start.
Fall Semester
July 1
International Students
April 1
Assistantships &
Scholarships
February 1
Spring Semester
November 1
International Students
September 1
Summer Semester
April 1
International Students
February 1