Special Master's Project Guidelines

Taken during the student’s final summer session and supervised by a faculty member, the special master’s project will include a number of structured options for students, all of which involve practical, creative experiences beyond the communication and media studies department.

PMMA 7619 - Special Master's Project Journalism
PMMA 7629 - Special Master's Project Strategic Communication

This course represents the culmination of the student’s course of study. He/she will create a final project based on projected future plans and career path. Examples include:

• a field reporting project in conjunction with WFUV
• a WNET Metro Focus project;
• a WFUV fundraising project
• a strategic communication project for a public interest organization, such as the United Nations through our ongoing partnership or a public-interest organizations throughout the five boroughs
• a general development/fundraising/marketing/donor project
• a traditional master’s thesis if the student wishes to pursue additional graduate study