Overview

Programs in Journalism and Public Relations / Programs in Journalism and Public Relations is located in Hempstead, NY, in a suburban setting.

Degrees & Awards

Degrees Offered

Degree	Concentration
Master of Arts (MA)	Public relations
Master of Arts (MA)	Journalism

Degrees Awarded

Degree	Number Awarded
Master's Degrees	31

Earning Your Degree

Part-time study available?
Evening/weekend programs available?
Distance learning programs available?	No

Degree Requirements

Degree	Requirement
Master's Degrees	Thesis Required

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

72

Applied

61

Accepted

21

Enrolled

Applying

75

Application Fee - Domestic

Yes

Electronic
applications accepted?

Yes

Applications processed
on a rolling basis?

Entrance Requirements

Exam	Details
Master's Degree Requirements	Minimum GPA of 2.75; bachelor's degree

International Students

Exam	Details
TOEFL: Required	TOEFL Paper score: 550 TOEFL IBT score: 80

Tuition & Fees

Financial Support

Financial award applicants must submit:	FAFSA
Types of financial support available	Fellowships Research Assistantships Institutionally-sponsored Loans Scholarship and/or loans Graduate Assistantships Tuition waivers for student who do not receive fellowships or assistantships Career or field-related internships Federal Work-Study Financial support for part-time students

Student Body

53

Total Graduate Students

11%

International Breakout (representing other countries)

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	15.09%
Black or African American	30.19%
White or Caucasian	39%
American Indian or Alaska Native	1.89%
Asian	0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0%
Two or more races	1.89%
Unknown	0%

Gender

Male (35%)

Female (64%)

Research

Focus of faculty research:

Hybrid media theory, particularly as it relates to journalism and politics; Political communication, public relations and international communication; Impact of convergence and interactive-based technologies and the impact of immigration and globalization on health information campaigns; Mediated message design, rational and emotional ap; The crossroads of popular culture, politics, new media, and civic engagement

Externally sponsored research expenditures last year:

0

Location & Contact

Address 100 Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY  11549
United States

Contact Jeffrey Morosoff
Chairperson
Email: jeffrey.morosoff@hofstra.edu
Phone: 516-463-4873

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