Program Overview
The Communication Arts at Valdosta State University is a MSc programme in Arts & Design over 84 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of arts & design. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Communication Arts programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 84 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Location: Valdosta, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Communication Arts programme are prepared for diverse careers in arts & design:
- Creative Director
- Graphic / UX Designer
- Art Director
- Curator
- Visual Artist
- Media Producer
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Communication Theory
- Quantitative Research Methods in Communication
- Qualitative Research Methods in Communication
- Mass Media Theory
- Applied Professional Communication
- Media Economics and Management
- Media Aesthetics
- Seminar in Communication and Conflict
- Seminar in Interpersonal Theor
- Special Topics in Communication
- Seminar in Organizational Communication
- Seminar in Advanced Intercultural Communication
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) Exam or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Applicants whose first language is not English (based on country of citizenship) must submit official scores on the TOEFL exam or IELTS exam. International applicants whose first language is not English but who have earned a bachelors degree or higher from a U.S. institution may be exempt from the TOEFL/IELTS requirement.
- Evaluation of International Transcripts - Applicants who have completed coursework at an institution outside of the United States must submit a course-by-course evaluation of the coursework.
Tuition & Financial Information
Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.
Application Deadline
Jul, 2026
About Valdosta State University
Valdosta State University
Valdosta, United States
American public university in the state of Georgia
University Profile- Application Deadline Jul, 2026
- Start Date Sep, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 84 months
