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Program checklist · MS

Media Studies, MS

Syracuse University · Syracuse, NY

A checklist is the list of requirements to complete this program and receive the award, as the college publishes it in its catalog. It is the same for everyone. It does not say what you have completed; that comes from applying your own record.

Program
Award
MS
Credential class
ceterms:MasterDegree
CIP
05.0212
Total credits (published)
36
Credits (computed from items)
66
Catalog edition
2025-2026
Checklist type
degree-program
SOC
25-1062
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
196413
CourseShelf checklist
CK_196413_a059fe02
CollegeTransfer.Net
Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 61

Requirements to complete

Every course or condition the catalog lists, in the catalog's order.

Program Requirements

0 items

    Theory Courses

    2 items
    1. MSD 755
      3
    2. MSD 788
      3

    Methods Courses

    2 items
    1. MSD 605
      3
    2. MSD 606
      3

    Media Law

    4 items
    1. Select one of the following:
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    2. COM 697
      3
    3. COM 698
      3
    4. TRF 637
      3

    Diversity Course

    1 item
    1. MSD 646
      3

    Research Design Course

    2 items
    1. MSD 601
      3
    2. Choose one track below:
      Not resolved to a course
      15

    Thesis Track

    0 items

      Track Courses

      1 item
      1. Track courses will be selected in consultation with the student’s advisor and be relevant to the student’s course of study. Courses may include any MSD courses not already required at the 600-level or higher, any other 600-level course or higher offered in Newhouse, or elsewhere in the University (with approval of Program Director).
        Not resolved to a course
        9

      Electives

      electives · 1 item
      1. The Thesis track requires one elective course (or three credits). Students may take any graduate level course within Newhouse or elsewhere in the University to satisfy the elective requirement.
        Not resolved to a course
        3

      Thesis

      1 item
      1. MSD 997
        3

      Exam Track

      0 items

        Track Courses

        1 item
        1. Track courses will be selected in consultation with the student’s advisor and be relevant to the student’s course of study. Courses may include any MSD courses not already required at the 600-level or higher, any other 600-level course or higher offered in Newhouse, or elsewhere in the University (with approval of Program Director).
          Not resolved to a course
          9

        Electives

        electives · 1 item
        1. The Exam track requires two elective courses. Students may take any graduate level course within Newhouse or elsewhere in the University to satisfy the elective requirement.
          Not resolved to a course
          6
        Source. Syracuse University, catalog 2025-2026 — https://coursecatalog.syracuse.edu/graduate/public-communications/media-studies-ms/. Captured page pages/0513.html.gz. Assembled from the institution's published catalog as captured; every record names its captured page and source URL. Assembled, not asserted.