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Sustainability Solutions, MSUS
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Mass Communication, MMC
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Degree:
MSUS
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Degree:
MMC
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College/School:
College of Global Futures
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College/School:
Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Comm
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TEMPE
Tempe
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DTPHX
Downtown Phoenix
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Program description
The Master of Sustainability Solutions program teaches students how to analyze and solve sustainability challenges in organizations and communities. Students learn how to apply sustainability principles and approaches. The focus is on developing solutions in concert with stakeholders. Students in the MSUS program benefit from both flexibility and guidance in their course selection. They can choose from faculty-curated course lists, which highlight electives aligned with the employment sectors of MSUS alumni --- namely the private, public and nonprofit sectors. For those who are still exploring their options, recommended courses in sustainability analytics are available to help them prepare for careers across all sectors. A distinguishing element of the program is its applied approach. Students begin the program with a foundation in sustainability frameworks and methods, then they take electives in an area of interest and ultimately use this knowledge to develop solutions to actual sustainability challenges in real time. Final courses include learning how to manage sustainability projects. In the capstone experience, students team up with a company, a government agency or a nongovernmental organization to develop a practical sustainability solution. Carried out collaboratively in lieu of a thesis, the capstone provides practical experience that positions program graduates for today's competitive, knowledge- and skills-intensive job market.
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Program description
The Master of Mass Communication degree program immerses students in the practices of journalism and strategic communications, preparing them for careers in news, documentary storytelling, advocacy, community engagement or corporate communications. This 36 credit hour master's degree program begins with a multimedia boot camp, teaching students how to tell stories with text, photo, video and audio elements. In the second semester, students choose from a selection of more advanced courses, such as those focused on narrative writing, podcasting, advanced broadcast production, documentary production, health reporting, Spanish-language news, transborder coverage, public relations research, strategic communications storytelling and media entrepreneurship. The program culminates in a professional immersion experience in one of the Cronkite School's strategic communication labs or news bureaus in Los Angeles, Phoenix or Washington, D.C. Working under the guidance of award-winning journalists and strategists, these capstone programs offer practical experience in a professional news or agency environment. This program is offered concurrently with degrees from ASU's Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law and ASU's School of Sustainability. It is also offered in a dual MD/MMC degree with the Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine.
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STEM-OPT extension eligible:
No
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STEM-OPT extension eligible:
No
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Admission requirements
Applicants must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and the College of Global Futures. Applicants are eligible to apply to the program if they have earned a bachelor's or master's degree in any field from a regionally accredited institution. Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in the last 60 hours of their first bachelor's degree program or a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in an applicable master's degree program. All applicants must submit: - graduate admission application and application fee
- official transcripts
- statement of intent
- three letters of recommendation
- resume or curriculum vitae
- proof of English proficiency
Additional Application Information
An applicant whose native language is not English must provide proof of English proficiency regardless of their current residency. Letters of recommendation must be from three people who can attest to the applicant's academic and professional achievements. At least one letter should be academic in nature. The statement of intent should not exceed 600 words and should explain the goals the applicant intends to achieve through the plan of study, describe how the applicant's background will contribute to success in the program, explain how completion of the degree will support long-term career goals, and elaborate on project ideas the applicant wishes to pursue as part of the program of study. In order to promote access, students may submit a GPA petition if they don't meet the 3.00 GPA requirement for admission. More information can be found on the School of Sustainability graduate admission website.
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Admission requirements
Applicants must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication. Applicants must have earned a bachelor's or master's degree in any field from a regionally accredited institution. Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in the last 60 hours of their first bachelor's degree program or a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in an applicable master's degree program. All applicants must submit: - graduate admission application and application fee
- official transcripts
- three letters of recommendation
- personal statement of interest (350 to 500 words in length)
- resume
- proof of English proficiency
Additional Application Information
An applicant whose native language is not English must provide proof of English proficiency regardless of their current residency. TOEFL scores must be at least 100 for the internet-based examination taken in a testing center. IELTS scores must be at least 7.5. Duolingo scores must be at least 135. The Cronkite School's graduate committee reviews complete and on-time applications. Recommendations for admission are made to Graduate Admission Services, where the final admission decisions are made.
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Degree requirements description
30 credit hours including the required applied project course (SOS 593)
Required Core (6 credit hours)
SOS 508 Pathways to Sustainability (3) or SOS 510 Perspectives on Sustainability (3)
SOS 509 Leading Sustainability Transitions or SOS 511 Advanced Sustainability Problem Solving (3) Other Requirements (15 credit hours)
SOS 582 Project Management for Sustainability (3)
competency mastery courses (6)
methods courses (6) Focus Area Electives (6 credit hours) Culminating Experience (3 credit hours)
SOS 593 Applied Project (3) Additional Curriculum Information
MSUS students specialize in a focus area and take six credit hours of elective coursework related to that area with approval by their academic advisor. For a list of approved courses that may fulfill the methods and competency mastery requirements, students should see the academic unit. No more than six credit hours of 400-level coursework can be included in the plan of study. The Graduate College policies and procedures for fulfillment of degree requirements must also be met.
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Degree requirements description
30 credit hours including the required applied project course (MCO 593)-Mid-Career, or
30 credit hours including the required capstone course (MCO 570)-Mid-Career, or
36 credit hours including the required capstone course (MCO 570)-Full Time
Required Core (9 credit hours)
MCO 503 Media Law (3)
MCO 510 Data Journalism (3) or MCO 536 Public Relations Research (3)
MCO 525 21st-Century Media Organization and Entrepreneurship (3) Electives (6 credit hours) Other Requirements (12 credit hours)
MCO 502 Multimedia Storytelling (8)
MCO 504 Cronkite Master's Seminar (1)
MCO 530 History, Philosophy and Ethics of Journalism (3) or MCO 519 Strategic Communications Leadership and Ethics (3) Culminating Experience (3 or 9 credit hours)
MCO 570 Master of Mass Communication Capstone (3 or 9)
MCO 593 Applied Project (3) Additional Curriculum Information
The master's degree program is a full-time, 36 credit hour program. Students with extensive professional journalism experience may be offered the opportunity to pursue the 30 credit hour mid-career option. Students must complete a total of eight credit hours of MCO 502, which is offered at variable credit hours and can be taken multiple times. Students should see the academic unit for a complete list of approved electives. Other requirement coursework may be substituted with approval of the academic unit.
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Contact information
School of Sustainability
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WCPH 3rd floor
SustainabilityGrad@asu.edu
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480-727-6963
Admission deadlines
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Contact information
Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Comm
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CRONK 302
cronkitegrad@asu.edu
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602-496-5555
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