Communication Division

Graduate Programs

Aspiring communication professors, filmmakers, corporate managers, public relations and advertising executives and strategic thinkers… we can help you reach your goals! An M.A. in Communication from Pepperdine is an excellent way to further your education and dreams. We offer three options:

• The Master of Arts in Communication equips students to synthesize existing knowledge into a new research question that can be explored using a variety of research methods. Our M.A. graduates routinely gain admission to the best Ph.D. programs in the country. This degree requires the completion of one concentration (3 courses) beyond the graduate core courses, and the successful defense of a research thesis (6 units).
• The Master of Science in Communication advances students’ understanding of communication and their ability to apply that expertise, which employers consistently list as the top skill they look for in candidates. The program requires the completion of two concentrations (6 courses) beyond the graduate core, and the successful completion of written and oral comprehensive examinations.
• The Master of Arts in Media Production equips students with the knowledge and skills to share compelling narratives with a variety of audiences through the cinema, television, radio, the Internet, tablets and wireless devices, and social media. You’ll study under some of the industry’s top producers, directors, technicians and executives. The Media Production master’s degree requires the completion of four core classes and a variety of knowledge and skills classes tailored to your individual creative interests.