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MEDIA
PSYCHOLOGY
MASTER’S
Katrina Rogers, PhD President, Fielding Graduate University
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Fielding’s MA in Media Psychology is an online program that provides a practical framework for understanding media’s impact on individuals, groups, and society.
Our graduates are leaders in their chosen professions. They are top executives, entrepreneurs, educators, coaches, consultants, and senior ranking specialists.
Returning to school by enrolling in one of Fielding’s online programs was one of the best decisions I’ve made. Not only was online learning surprisingly engaging, it gave me the opportunity to make lifelong friends from around the globe. Diana Graber, MA Alumna
PROGRAM BENEFITS §§ Learn to use and create traditional and emerging media §§ Understand the psychological impact of media on human behavior
YEAR 1 TERM 1 TERM 2 TERM 3
YEAR 2
Argumentation: The Art of Critical Writing Introduction to Media Psychology
Two Electives
Foundations of Research
One Elective
One Elective
Capstone Project
Two Electives *maximizing your coursework from 2 to 3 makes it possible for students to complete the program in one year plus the Capstone Project —or four total terms.
YEAR 1
YEAR 2
YEAR 3
TERM 1
Argumentation: The Art of Critical Writing
One Elective
One Elective
TERM 2
Introduction to Media Psychology
One Elective
One Elective
TERM 3
Foundations of Research
One Elective
BENEFITS OF FIELDING GRADUATE UNIVERSITY §§ WSCUC accredited §§ Distinguished and innovative faculty §§ Integrate career and graduate study
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: RR Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree RR Minimum GPA of 2.5 RR Online Application Form RR Résumé RR Statement of Purpose RR Official Transcript
One Elective Capstone Project
PROGRAM DELIVERY Both synchronous and asynchronous online courses
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§§ Use media for advocacy and social impact
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Part-Time
Renowned for developing the first media psychology PhD program in the country, Fielding cultivates student engagement with major issues facing media and society today. You join a vibrant online community of scholars and professionals in pursuit of theoretical and practical understandings of: emerging media, neuromarketing, transmedia storytelling and brand psychology, audience engagement, global media, and positive psychology.
Earn your Master’s in Media Psychology in as little as 16 months! MODEL CURRICULUM SEQUENCE The MA in Media Psychology program requires completion of 3 required Earn your Master’s in Media Psychology in as little as 16 months! courses, electives, and a capstone project. ofStudents can be6 fullor and a capstone The MA in 6 Media Psychology program requires completion 3 required courses, electives, project. Students can be full- or part-time. part-time.
Full-Time
In the dynamic media landscape, there is a growing need for professionals who are experts in how media influences human behavior, as well as how to create media and use it. In addition, there is a need for trained leaders to advise others on media creation, in order to affect positive social change. You can earn your master’s degree in this innovative field through our online Media Psychology program, while maintaining your professional career and living in your own community. Our program offers great flexibility and attention to your individual goals.
MODEL CURRICULUM SEQUENCE