Degrees
Admission and degree requirements vary depending upon the particular program. Select a choice below to find specific degree requirements.

If you are interested in academic research into subjects like Media Processes and Effects, Media Psychology, Media and Sexuality, Communications and Politics, Telecommunications Policy and Law, Children and Media, Media Economics, and other academic research topics involving communications, please explore our MA and PhD programs. Sample programs are given to illustrate the kind of training that is available. Each student's program will have a similar structure, but with different courses and subject matter chosen in consultation with faculty advisors.

MA Telecommunications

• Degree Requirements
• Sample Program

PhD Mass Communications

• Degree Requirements
• Sample Program

If you are interested in professional training in preparation for careers in areas like video game design and media management, please explore our MS program. Sample programs are given to illustrate the kind of training that is available. Each student's program will have a similar structure, but with different courses and subject matter chosen in consultation with faculty advisors. Another way to explore your educational opportunities is through program concepts like the Master's in Immersive Mediated Environments, or MIME.

MS Telecommunications

• Degree Requirements
• Program Concept: MIME
• Sample Program, Game Design
• Sample Program, Management

The department also has joint degree programs with other colleges and schools at IU.

Joint Degrees

• Master of Arts in Telecommunications and Doctor of Jurisprudence in the School of Law program
• Master of Arts in Telecommunications or Master or Science in Telecommunications and Master of Business Administration in the Kelley School of Business