Graduate Degrees
Meet Your Graduate Advising Team

Jammie Johnson
For questions about our graduate programs, email jamjohn@ku.edu.

Matt Tidwell
Program Director, Integrated Marketing Communications Graduate Program

Master of Science in Degree in Journalism and Mass Communications
This program, located at KU’s Lawrence campus, emphasizes the study of real-world media issues, critical thinking and media use. Its four options of study include: Sports Media, Health Science Communication, Digital Media Entrepreneurship/Leadership and the MSJ/JD.
Master of Journalism (MSJ-IMC) Integrated Marketing Communications
This program, located at KU’s Edwards Campus, is designed for working professionals who want to delve into or further develop their integrated marketing communications expertise. Students gain knowledge in class that they can immediately apply on the job.
Online Master's Degree in Digital Content Strategy
This online program offers certificates in data interpretation and communication in social media strategy that teach students to use information to solve organizational problems.

Ph.D. in Journalism and Mass Communications
This program offers an innovative education in research skills. Students in this program work closely with faculty to create and publish original research examining real-world issues.

Journalism/Law Joint Degree (MSJ/JD)
This program offers students academic grounding in both journalism and law and prepares them for professional practice in journalism, law or media law.
