Simmons College

Program Information

Degree Offered

M.S.-Communications Management; M.A.-Gender/Cultural Studies

Format: Campus

Program Description:

This unique dual degree program combines the intellectual rigor of gender studies and cultural theory with the strategic thinking and practitioner approach of communications. Responding to a constantly changing professional culture and the increasing number of corporations working to broaden their definitions of diversity, this program incorporates issues including cultural diversity, gender equality, and effective communication strategies, while focusing on communications, cultural theory, diversity, gender politics, and the marketplace. Career options for graduates of this program include positions in diversity consulting, human resources, employee communications, advocacy organizations, and more.

The dual GCS/MCM degree program consists of 13 courses, 52 credit hours.
Three required GCS courses, four required MCM courses, Five elective courses (two in MCM and three in GCS) and one combined GCS/MCM capstone.

# of Credits Required:

52

International Student Requirements:

The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is required of all applicants whose first language is not English. The exam will be waived if the applicant has earned a bachelor’s degree or higher from a U.S. institution. Officially translated and evaluated transcripts are required if not originally written in English. Only transcripts translated and evaluated by authorized organizations are accepted. Simmons College prefers either World Education Services (www.wes.org) or the Center for Educational Documentation (www.cedevaluations.com) International students must demonstrate that they have sufficient funds available to meet all the travel, living, and educational expenses for graduate study in the United States. This information must be provided if you are admitted to a graduate program at Simmons College.

Tuition & Financial Aid

Cost Per Credit Hour:

875.00 

Financial Aid Offered: No

Classification: Master's Colleges & Universities I

Institution Sector: Private not-for-profit

Locale: Large City

Size & Settings: 1,000 - 4,999