Aman Misra, a PhD student, holds both of his hands up with his fingers spread out as he smiles and speaks during a class.

Graduate Programs

Our graduate programs prepare students for the next big step in their career, whether you are pursuing professional or academic endeavors. From research to hands-on opportunities, CCI ensures a quality higher education experience.

Explore CCI’s Graduate Programs

The College of Communication and Information offers two different master’s degrees, including:

  • a Masters of Science in Communication and Information with five concentrations
  • an American Library Association-accredited Masters of Information Sciences (MSIS)
  • and a PhD with five concentrations.

For students who want to continue their higher education journey through an online program, our Strategic Digital Communication concentration is offered fully online through asynchronous courses. The MSIS can also be completed through online courses offered synchronously.

In addition to these options, both the School of Journalism and Media and the Tombras School of Advertising and Public Relations offer a Four Plus One program that allows undergraduate students to take graduate-level courses and earn both a bachelor’s and master’s degree in five years.

Student resources

As a student in CCI’s graduate programs, we’re here to support you in your academic, research, and career endeavors to guide you to success.

The Graduate Programs Office offers a Canvas site with additional campus and community resources to assist you during your time at CCI.