NMU's
Social Sciences
School offers a
Doctorate Degree
with specialization in
Mass communication
, which surpasses the similar traditional programs offered by world class universities
across the globe in terms of ease & flexibility, affordability, quickness and quality
of education.
The program is accredited by International Accreditation Organization (IAO), a world-renowned
accreditation agency, ensuring global acceptance among employers.
About School of
Social Sciences
Northern Mariana University of America's School of Social Sciences offers internationally accredited degree, diploma and certificate programs in 6 different majors and growing social sciences fields, providing students with in-depth knowledge of theories and applicable skills needed to excel in their careers.
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The NMU School of Social Sciences is a highly regarded academic school within the university which provides university degrees in the field of social sciences. The NMU School of Social Sciences offers programs in several majors including renowned majors like Economics and exclusive majors like English, Mass communication, History, Sociology and Journalism.
Social science online courses that are part of an online degree program in social science are typically the same as those available in any campus-based setting, except that the students are expected to participate in viewing online presentations, and take quizzes and examinations on a web-based platform. Social science accredited online programs gives students some flexibility with their schedules so they may well complete their coursework in their own time.
The most popular jobs available for those with a social science degree include researchers, administrators and counselors. It's been reported, at the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Handbook, that approximately 41 % of social scientists worked for federal, State and local governments. The general employment is expected to grow fast for occupations in this field.
At the NMU School of Social Sciences we regularly review and improve the university degree courses and update them where necessary to ensure that we meet the needs of both our graduating students and their potential employers. The industry for this field of education offers lucrative career opportunities with an ever-growing demand for new graduates in the industry.
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About
Mass communication
Major
The Mass Communication major was developed for students who have shown an aptitude and proficiency in journalism, marketing communication, advertising, mass media, public relations, communication science and disorders, and media production.
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NMU's School of Social Sciences offers online associates, bachelor's, master's and doctorate degrees with specialization in Mass Communication. All of these programs are designed in such a way that they prepare you for the challenges of the contemporary world. Main topics covered under this major include Mass Communication Theory, Media and Society, Media, Culture and Technology, Mass communication Research, Visual Communication and advanced topics like Advanced Mass Communication, Media Management, Multimedia, Mass Communication Law, Contemporary Mass communication Research leading towards bright prospects in the field of Mass communication.
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Doctorate Degree
Program
 |
Eligibility |
Courses |
Credit Hours |
Duration |
Program Fee |
| Min. Master’s Degree |
9 |
72 |
less than 2 years |
$63,180 |
|
Course Offered
You can choose following courses for your
Doctorate Degree
. Each course offers unique learning experience for you. Each course is prepared
by highly qualified faculty from around the globe. Course content is updated so
to equip the students with most relevant knowledge in the field.
| Research Education Courses |
| Course Code |
Course Name |
Credit Hours |
Course Description |
| PHD-910 |
Qualitative and Quantitative Research |
6
Credits |
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| PHD-911 |
Preparing a Thesis |
6
Credits |
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| PHD-912 |
Econometrics |
6
Credits |
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| Short Thesis |
You will be required to submit
5
short thesis on topics related to your final thesis topic.
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| Detailed Thesis |
You will be required to complete
1
detailed thesis on your selected topic. Unlike the other doctorate degree (DSSc),
your
DSSc
thesis will focus on highly specialized scholarly research topic and on the development
of new theory & research rather than the application of theory.
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